Gearbox GBX Power Elongated review

The GBX Power Elongated is Gearbox's move into honeycomb cores after years of its solid ribbed SST paddles. It uses a 16mm Gen-3 suspended PPE honeycomb core, which Gearbox says is shielded from excess heat and pressure in manufacturing to keep its rebound consistent, and a raw unidirectional carbon fiber face for spin. The elongated shape is 16.5 by 7 3/8 inches with a 5.5 inch handle and a 4 inch grip, at 8.0 oz. Gearbox describes it as comfortable for players coming from tennis, with heavy topspin drives and reach as the focus. The paddle is USA Pickleball and PBCoR approved. The 30-day risk-free play offer lowers the stakes of a $179.99 purchase, since you can return it for a refund after real games. Against that, it is the priciest verified paddle here, the warranty is short, and it leans toward power rather than the soft game most newer players need.

Who it is for

tennis players moving to pickleball who want reach and topspin

Price

$179.99 at the Gearbox US store when checked.

GBX Power Elongated - Gen-3 Honeycomb Regular price $179.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Raw unidirectional carbon fiber face
• 16mm Gen-3 suspended PPE honeycomb core
• Elongated 16.5 by 7 3/8 inch shape with a 5.5 inch handle
• 8.0 oz weight, 4 inch grip
• USA Pickleball and PBCoR approved

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 30-day risk-free play: return it within 30 days for a refund
• Strength: Unibody frame molds handle, perimeter and face plies together
• Strength: Free US shipping on orders over $39
• Weakness: Most expensive verified price on this list at $179.99
• Weakness: Warranty is 6 months plus 6 more with registration
• Weakness: Gearbox pitches it at baseline power, more than soft play

Key facts

• Price: $179.99
• Core: 16mm Gen-3 PPE honeycomb
• Weight: 8.0 oz
• Shape: Elongated, 16.5 x 7 3/8 in
• Trial: 30-day risk-free play

Where it ranks

Gearbox GBX Power Elongated is No. 8 in our Best Pickleball Paddles verdict.