{"product_id":"gearbox-gx2-power-elongated-limited-edition","title":"Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated Limited Edition 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:26px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eGearbox GX2 Power Elongated — Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eSame paddle everybody's been buying. New colorway. Both seals on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe GX2 Power Elongated has been one of Gearbox's best sellers for a reason — the SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore build hits harder than it has any right to for how solid it feels. This Limited Edition run is that exact paddle in a bolder finish, and it's the first Gearbox release to print the \u003cstrong\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eUPA-A Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e marks directly on the paddle. No squinting at a spec sheet at the tournament desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;background:#f6f6f6;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTournament status:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA Pickleball Approved and PBCoR Approved. Also UPA-A Certified — approved for all UPA-A divisions \u003cem\u003eexcept\u003c\/em\u003e Pro Main Draw and MLP Pro competition in the U.S. If you play sanctioned USAP events, you're clear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower players who drive from the baseline and want the ball to leave the face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTennis converts and two-handed backhand players who want the extra handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who liked the standard GX2 Power Elongated and wants the LE finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who need one paddle that clears both USAP and UPA-A rec\/amateur play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSkill Level \u0026amp; Play Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced. The elongated head gives you reach and leverage, but it also moves the balance forward — if you're brand new and still working on hand speed at the kitchen, a hybrid or standard shape is a friendlier starting point. Aggressive baseline and transition-zone players are who this is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal power without a trampoline feel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rib-structured carbon core transfers energy efficiently, so drives come off hot but stay connected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability on off-center contact.\u003c\/strong\u003e The carbon structure holds its shape better than honeycomb, so mishits don't twist out of your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach and leverage.\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.5\" of paddle with a 5.5\" handle — you cover more court and get more whip on the drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt doesn't change on you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Break-in is short and linear. What you feel week one is what you'll feel in month three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual seals on the face.\u003c\/strong\u003e Certification questions get answered by looking at the paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TODO: VIDEO — no official Gearbox video URL confirmed for the LE. Do not publish until this section is filled or removed. --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e16.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e7.375 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e11 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e8.0 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e4.0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e3K Woven Raw Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e200 FAW Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003ePatented SST 2.0 CarbonRibCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eGearbox Smooth Wrap — Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eUSA Pickleball Approved, PBCoR Approved, UPA-A Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e1 Year (Gearbox)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:-14px 0 24px;\"\u003eSpecs per Gearbox. We don't publish swing weight or twist weight unless we have a verified manufacturer sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eWhere this paddle earns its keep is the drive and the counter. The carbon rib core gives you a firm, connected pop rather than a springy one, which means you can swing through a fifth-shot drive without the ball ballooning. Hands battles at the kitchen ask more of you than they would with a shorter paddle — the extra length is leverage on offense and a little more work on defense. The raw 3K face grabs the ball well for rolls and topspin dinks. Balance point sits forward, so if you're used to a 16\" standard shape, give it a couple of sessions before you judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;background:#f6f6f6;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you want maximum power in an elongated shape, you're comfortable with a forward balance, and you like the idea of a limited colorway that's legal in USAP events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkip it if:\u003c\/strong\u003e you're a control-first dinker, you're newer to the game and still building hand speed, or you play UPA-A Pro Main Draw or MLP Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#C5EA6C;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGX2 Power Elongated LE\u003c\/strong\u003e (this one)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eElongated, 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003ePower and reach, limited colorway, dual seals printed on the face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gearbox-gx2-power-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGX2 Power Elongated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eElongated, 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eIdentical build in the standard colorway — same paddle, no LE finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gearbox-gx2-power-hybrid-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGX2 Power Hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eHybrid, 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;\"\u003eSame core tech with a more forgiving, faster-handling shape at the net\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eThe Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f6f6;padding:16px 18px;margin:0 0 24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSST 2.0 CarbonRibCore.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gearbox's patented rib structure replaces the honeycomb you'll find in most paddles. Instead of a cell grid that compresses and eventually breaks down, ribs run through the body of the paddle and tie the two faces together. That's where the firm, one-piece feel comes from — and why the paddle holds its performance longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToray T-700 carbon, 200 FAW.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-modulus carbon in the core rather than polymer. Stiffer, lighter, and better at returning energy to the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3K woven raw carbon face.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw texture for grip on the ball — good spin numbers on rolls and topspin drives without a coating that wears off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same paddle as the regular GX2 Power Elongated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame construction, same specs, same feel. The differences are the Limited Edition colorway and the certification seals printed on the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in USA Pickleball sanctioned tournaments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's USA Pickleball Approved and PBCoR Approved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about UPA-A events?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's UPA-A Certified for all divisions except Pro Main Draw and MLP Pro competition in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.0 oz static, which is mid-weight — but the elongated shape puts more of that mass out toward the head, so it swings heavier than the number suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I try it before committing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery paddle we sell comes with our 30-day play-test guarantee. Take it on court. If it's not for you, send it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:5px solid #C5EA6C;background:#f6f6f6;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eNot sure if elongated is right for your game? That's a two-minute conversation, not a research project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eCall us at \u003cstrong\u003e1-888-629-1915\u003c\/strong\u003e, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spinwavepickleball.com\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003einfo@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/a\u003e, or come hit with one at Great Neck or the Long Beach Tennis Center pro shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gearbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52172093194538,"sku":"GXPOWERELONGLE","price":279.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/gearbox-gx2-power-elongated-limited-edition-1.jpg?v=1785930220","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/gearbox-gx2-power-elongated-limited-edition","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}