{"product_id":"gearbox-pressure-x-8e-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eGearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; color: #444;\"\u003eThe Pressure X is the most engineered paddle Gearbox has ever built, and the 8E is the version that gives you a little more time on the ball. It keeps the elongated reach and finishing power of the Pressure X platform, but the internal tuning holds the ball longer at contact, so you can roll drives, shape spin and place the ball before it leaves the face. If you want offense with a connected, plush feel, this is the Pressure X to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eIntermediate to advanced players who want power without giving up touch at the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSpin-first players who roll drives and shape shots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eTwo-handed backhand players who want an elongated face with real handle room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure X Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gearbox's SST 2.0 carbon rib structure, engineered foam and targeted internal pressure work as one system to tune feel, stability and energy return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Dwell (3.13 ms)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Micro Cell EPP\/XPOP foam and lighter pressure tuning let the face compress and hold, giving you more control over spin, depth and trajectory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability Beyond Its Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gearbox measures a 78% sweet spot and 87.7% playable surface across 20 impact points, so off-center hits stay usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpinLock™ Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e – A textured face designed to expose fresh grit as it wears, so spin holds up over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated+ Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e – 16.5\" length for reach and leverage, with a tapered throat and 5.5\" handle for two-handers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 38%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eElongated+ with tapered throat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003ePressure X Core – SST 2.0 carbon rib structure with Micro Cell EPP\/XPOP foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSurface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eSpinLock™ System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLength \/ Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e16.5\" \/ 7.375\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e4\" – Gearbox Smooth Wrap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e8.0 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMeasured Dwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e3.13 ms (extended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSweet Spot \/ Playable Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e78% \/ 87.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003eUSA Pickleball approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 10px;\"\u003e1 year (Gearbox terms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e8E vs 8M\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eSame shape, same price, same carbon skeleton. The difference is response: the 8E holds the ball longer for a deeper, more connected feel, while the \u003ca style=\"color: #0a7d3b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/products\/gearbox-pressure-x-8m-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003ePressure X 8M\u003c\/a\u003e releases it faster (2.46 ms) for a crisp, classic Gearbox pop on drives and counters. Pick the 8E if touch and spin matter most; pick the 8M if you live on speed-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my paddle ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThis drop ships 11\/2 – 11\/3. Orders with other in-stock items ship together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 8E a control paddle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eNo – it's still an elongated power paddle. It just gives you more time at contact than the 8M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #C5EA6C; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help choosing?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stuck between the 8E and 8M, or comparing to the GX2? Call us at 1-888-629-1915 or email info@spinwavepickleball.com and we'll point you to the right paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gearbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53382087344426,"sku":"1PRX1EE1-1","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/PressureX8EElongated_Ecom1700X14001.webp?v=1793360792","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/gearbox-pressure-x-8e-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}