{"product_id":"gearbox-pressure-x-8m-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Gearbox Pressure X 8M 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 8M Elongated 16mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; color: #444;\"\u003eThe Pressure X 8M is the fast-twitch version of Gearbox's new flagship. It's stiff, reactive and crisp, with that cracky carbon feel Gearbox players know, tuned to get the ball off the face quickly. Built on the same Pressure X platform as the 8E, it trades a little dwell for a more immediate release on drives, counters and speed-ups.\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;\"\u003eAggressive intermediate to advanced players who attack first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eCounterattackers who want instant feedback in hand battles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003ePlayers coming from a classic Gearbox who want that crisp feel with more forgiveness\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\u003eQuick Release (2.46 ms dwell)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Micro Cell EPP foam and heavier pressure tuning give a short, direct interaction for fast ball exit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability Beyond Its Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e – Gearbox measures a 79% sweet spot and 87.7% playable surface across 20 impact points.\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 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;\"\u003e2.46 ms (quick release)\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;\"\u003e79% \/ 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;\"\u003e8M vs 8E\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eSame shape, same price, same carbon skeleton. The 8M releases the ball faster for a crisp, direct response, while the \u003ca style=\"color: #0a7d3b; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/products\/gearbox-pressure-x-8e-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle\"\u003ePressure X 8E\u003c\/a\u003e holds it longer (3.13 ms) for more spin and shot shaping. Pick the 8M if you live on speed-ups and counters; pick the 8E if touch at the kitchen matters most.\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\u003eIs the 8M more powerful than the 8E?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003eBoth are elongated power paddles. The 8M feels faster off the face; the 8E feels plusher and more connected.\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 8M and 8E, 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":53382088982826,"sku":"1PRX1ME1-1","price":279.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/PressureX8MElongated_Ecom1700X14001.webp?v=1793360968","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/gearbox-pressure-x-8m-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}