Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated
Who This Paddle Is For
power
Premium elongated with carbon rib structure.
About the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated
The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated is a elongated-shape pickleball paddle with a toray t700 raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 8–8 oz with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $274.99.
Playstyle fit: power. The elongated shape favors reach and spin generation.
Premium elongated with carbon rib structure.
Available direct from Gearbox.
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16mm core, toray t700 raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 8.5 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 4.9 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 9.7 / 10
Top 32% of catalog on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Top 30% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Should you buy the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated?
Best for
4.0+ tennis converts and hard-swinging bangers; stiff one-piece elongated frame, explosive drives over soft resets.
Who should buy the Pro Ultimate Elongated
Buy it if you're a tennis or squash convert, or a 4.0+ power player, who wants a stiff, solid, connected feel. Gearbox's one-piece carbon-rib construction - a single carbon frame, not a honeycomb sandwich - gives a uniquely firm, low-vibration response that holds explosive pop while adding more control than the old Pro Power. The banger's best friend.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you like a soft, plush trampoline off the face - the stiff one-piece build is the opposite of that, and the feel is polarizing enough to need an adjustment period. Beginners and intermediates will find the pop and price too much, and touch-first control players will find it unforgiving on resets.
The main tradeoff
The one-piece stiffness tennis converts love is exactly what soft-hands players dislike. You get a connected, solid, explosive drive at the cost of plush forgiveness and a springy trampoline pop - and it takes some games to adjust.
Is it worth it?
At $274.99 you're paying for a construction nobody else makes. For the tennis convert or hard-swinging banger who wants that stiff, solid feel and explosive drive, it's worth it. For everyone else, a honeycomb power paddle delivers more conventional, forgiving pop for less.
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Last updated: 2026-06-28
Price & Availability
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox (direct) | $274.99 | In stock | Buy → |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated USA Pickleball approved?
Yes — the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/8250.
What's the core thickness of the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated?
The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a toray t700 raw carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated best for?
The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated is best for players who prioritize a power game and prefer a elongated shape, in the 8–8 oz weight range.
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