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Gearbox GBX Power Elongated 16mm

ApprovedApproved Oct 15, 2025Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Foam + honeycomb hybridListed as "PPE Honeycomb with EVA Perimeter"
Core thickness16 mm
ShapeElongatedFrom the model name
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiberListed as "UD Carbon Fiber"
Surface finishUrethane Resin with Textured Surface
Cell size7mm
MD numberTP01-MH-M5
WeightNot listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot listed

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.

Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.

16 mm
Elongated shape · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
A 16 mm core is the most common choice for control. The extra depth absorbs more impact, which tends to make dinks and resets easier to keep low, with a little less pop.
Core material
This core combines honeycomb with foam, usually to keep honeycomb's softness while adding pop or stability.
Shape
Elongated paddles add reach and leverage for more swing speed on drives and serves, and often have a longer handle for two-handed backhands. The trade-off is a narrower face, so the sweet spot is smaller and off-center hits are less forgiving.
Face
Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.

These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.

Pro tour legality (UPA-A)

Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.

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Not on the UPA-A list

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