Gearbox Pressure X 8M Elongated: Specs, Weight & Core Breakdown

Gearbox Pressure X 8M Elongated: power paddle, elongated shape, 16 mm core, 8 oz, $279.99.

Price: $279.99
Weight: 8 oz
Core thickness: 16 mm
Shape: Elongated
Core: Other
Style: Power

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Full spec sheet

Paddle Face Finish	UD Tapered Carbon Fiber Face - Patent Pending
Core Material	SSTCore™ with Micro Cell EPP Foam - Patent Pending
Core Construction	Patent-Pending Pressure X Core w/ Patented SST 2.0 Carbon Fiber Rib Structure
Surface	Patent-Pending SpinLock™ System
Head Shape	Elongated+ (E+)
Weight	8.0 oz
Handle Circumference	4" Grip
Handle Length	5 1/2"
Paddle Length	16 1/2"
Head Length	11"
Paddle Width	7 3/8"
Paddle Thickness	16 mm
Grip	Gearbox Smooth Wrap
Warranty	1 Year (visit gearboxsports.com for details)

Specs, price and review counts come from the brand's product page and were last checked on October 20, 2026. Prices and specs change, so confirm them with the seller before you buy. We have not independently weighed or measured this paddle.

Independent lab numbers

Matt's Pickleball (Matt Khoury) tested Pressure X Elongated 8M 16mm. Measured on one test rig with one protocol across 600+ paddles. Percentiles are rank within that catalog.

Spin: 2191 rpm
Swing weight: 115.1
Serve speed: 61.6 mph

Control: Below average control. Firepower: Power-leaning profile.

Buy it if

Open with pace: a 61.6 mph serve is among the fastest measured
Prefer the dwell feel of a foam core over a crisp traditional response

Skip it if

Still developing your game: control score is below average
Off-center hits are common in your game: low twist weight loses pace on them

What buyers say

Buyers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews collected by Junip, and 100% would recommend it. These are the seller's own customer reviews, not ours, and a small number of reviews can swing an average.