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Weight: 7.8 ounces
Handle Length: 5 5/8 in
Paddle Length: 16 5/8 in
Core Material: Solid Span
Surface Material: Carbon Fiber
Paddle Width: 7 3/8 in
Grip Size: 3 5/8 and 3 15/16 in *may vary up to 1/8"
Factory Grip: Gearbox Wrap
Core Thickness: 11.1mm / .44"
This Paddle is made in China
There is a difference between a great pickleball paddle and a Game Changer. The GX6, is the Game Changer. Gearbox's vision was to pioneer technology unlike anything ever imagined in pickleball.
When you see, hear and hit a Gearbox GX6 paddle, you immediately know what you are experiencing is unlike anything before in pickleball.
After many years of extensive research, countless hours of testing and believing that the impossible is possible, Gearbox introduces the GX6, the game changer, constructed with Patented Solid Span Technology.
Looking for everything the GX6 has to offer but in a more traditional head shape and standard handle length? We have it, see the GX5 Collection. See the Comparison Below.
GX6 PATENTED SOLID SPAN TECHNOLOGY (SST) FEATURES:
- Superb Sound and Feel: Offers an outstanding soft feel and sound
- Slim Aerodynamic Frame: Maximized Maneuverability, Fast and Responsive
- Carbon Fiber Edgeless Frame: Larger Hitting Surface Area, Reduced Mishits
- Massive Sweet Spot: Optimized Ball Response from Center to Rim of Paddle
- Infinite Play: Consistent Performance from day one forward
- Dampener System: Perfect vibration control, Amazing Feel
- Torque Stabilization: Balanced and Stable during play
- High Performance Grip Circumference: For Comfort and More Wrist Roll
- Hyper Bite Spin Technology: Offers more Ball Bite for Max Spin on Demand
- Control and Power Option: To Enhance your Game and Compete with Focus
- Extended Handle Length: For Comfortable Two Handed Shots
- Durability: Trust your Gear. Play with Unmatched Durability
- No Delamination, No Honeycomb Core, No Soft Spots
- Hand Crafted Carbon Fiber Structure
- Single Piece Molded Construction
- USAPA Approved
GX5 CS/PS and GX6 CS/PS Comparison
The GX5 Series features an Even Balanced paddle with a large sweetspot for Maximum Manuverability while the GX6 Series features a longer paddle for Maximum Spin and Extended Reach with an Elongated sweetspot. Both the GX5 and GX6 Series have Power and Control paddles.
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Excellent Pop and Control
Phil Gretzkowski
12/26/2022
Verified Buyer
I hadn't planned to buy this paddle.
Playing with my men's group, I borrowed the GX6 from someone who had recently upgraded. So, I had maybe 6 or 8 games to test out this paddle. It did everything I asked it to do. Good touch at the net. Enough spin. Adequate power when I needed to pop a drive third shot. Good on overheads. It's owner told me that it was a solid core with no laminated layers.
So I thought, "why not buy one of these as my new replacement to a de-laminated starter paddle. I'm glad that I chose this one. If I get 6 months out of it, I'll be satisfied.
I only gave 4 stars because I'm not qualified to compare this to others, and there might be a 5-star paddle that deserves that rating.
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1st Gearbox GX6 had me buying a new one
William J. McGuire
12/10/2022
Verified Buyer
I was into my 2nd year playing Pickleball when I decided to try a different paddle. A friend had a Gearbox GX5, and I tried it for a game. That led me to buying my Red Gearbox GX6. I had been simply a power player, but the edge guard sometimes caused shots to go astray, so I liked the idea of the GX6 having a smooth edge all around. It took me about 3 months to start using the paddle for touch/drop shots around the net, and my power was not diminished, but playing outdoors on hardcourt surfaces caused me to scrape those edges so that now after playing with it for 2+ yrs, I decided to replace it with the very same paddle. I am used to it, and it allows me to be competitive even at my advanced age of 71. The Gearbox GX6 still provides the power I require of it, and I am much more adept now with the touch shots. The first few days with the new paddle had me working on my lobs, and after that first day, I am locked in.
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demo led to purchase
John Ward
02/09/2022
Verified Buyer
I used the demo program and it was an easy choice for me to buy this paddle. I was able to see and feel how the two racquets I used played. Several of the folks I played with tried the demo and agreed that this was clearly better.
I've only been played with it a few times but I have noticed the feel and control differences and like the extended length of the paddle.
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Awesome!
01/03/2022
Verified Buyer
I received my Gearbox GS 6 and did get the gator grip. Maybe it was all in my head but from my first several games it was everything I had hoped for and did not think was out there. Control, spin, and plenty of power. The touch on this is also great. I think I have finally found the best all round paddle. Thinking to buy another just in case. Love the big grip with the gator grip. Could not be more satisfied!!
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Great control
Jack Thompson
09/21/2021
Verified Buyer
This G6 really helped my control. Great paddle!
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More control, more balls in
Katie
08/21/2021
Verified Buyer
I tried the GX5 power first and missed my elongated shape and control of my Gamma paddle. Then I got the GX6 control and it's way better than the GX5. The control is much superior and I don't feel a difference with respect to power. I need the small handle so I can wear a hand brace or thick glove. And I love not having an edge guard! The sweet spot seems small, but without an edge guard, at least I'm not sending balls into other courts when I miss the sweet spot.
4 of 4 customers found this helpful.
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But this now!
Dan Rutledge
07/03/2021
Verified Buyer
Are you seriously even kidding me. Gearbox paddles. Simply THE BEST EVER! Try this brand, and you will never go back to any other. All your friends on the court will want to use your paddle. Edgeless, carbon fiber, rough surface (awesome grip on the ball), weight, durability, grip size and length, feel, paddle size…these guys build the perfect paddle. Upgrade your game today. Huge confidence booster on the court. Change your paddle to Gearbox, change your life. Buy now!
7 of 7 customers found this helpful.
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Nice Paddle
Thomas Smith
05/25/2021
Verified Buyer
Bought this for my wife because it has such a small grip. I made a mistake by getting an upgraded grip put on it. It made the grip a bit bigger and she is having trouble adjusting to it. The paddle is great just be careful if you upgrade the grip.
5 of 5 customers found this helpful.
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Great reach
June
02/25/2021
Verified Buyer
The no edge guard is great for those missed hit shots with good control.
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Gearbox GXC Control
David Licosati
02/17/2021
Verified Buyer
Switched to this paddle and my control and power have both improved. I like the feel as the ball comes off the paddle. Spin is more pronounced as well,
4 of 4 customers found this helpful.
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Love Gearbox paddles!
Zack Dupz
02/09/2021
Verified Buyer
Just picked up the GX6 and love it. It’s marketed as a control paddle and I agree but also can drive the ball hard and accurately with ease. The shape and weight is really great for fast hands at the net. The paddle also shines during soft play. It’s great for dinking. And...really great for spin if you like to put some motion on your slices, rolls and top spin shots. I personally love the long handle too. Can’t really talk yo gearbox enough. I’ve played their Racquetball racquets for years so naturally I was excited to try out their pickleball paddles. The GX6 is a versatile, durable and very ergonomic paddle. 10/10.
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Gearbox GX6
Andrea
09/23/2020
Verified Buyer
Love it, great control. It’s helping me finesse my game.
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gearbox
Billy Tarbutton
08/14/2020
Verified Buyer
Outstanding paddle. Because of its thin depth it looks like it would be hard BUT, just the opposite, unbelievable feel and control.
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My favorite paddle. Buy the GX6; avoid the GX5
Lynn Jensen
08/11/2020
Verified Buyer
While giving this paddle(GX6 control) five stars, I recognize that something better could be out there. Nothing is perfect. It's just the best I have played with so far. The weird thing is that the GX5 is the worst paddle I have ever played with, and I don't really understand that. While the GX5 is dead, with no apparent sweet spot, the GX6 has a wonderful balance of control and power, and a large sweet spot. The feel is definitely soft -- even softer than the Selkirk Amped S2 that I have been playing with -- so if you don't like that, it is not for you. I love to spin the ball, and this paddle definitely delivers on that front. I'm glad I tried the GX6 first. Had I tried the GX5 first, I would have dismissed the Gearbox paddles en masse and never would have given the GX6 a chance.
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