Rafael breaks down one of the most anticipated pickleball paddle of the Year!
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Rafael Filippini from Gearbox sits down with Zero Zero start and give us the down low on improving one of the best pickleball paddles of the year!
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I just got this paddle yesterday release day and used it for hours last night. Best paddle I’ve ever used.
Rafael: I wish Gearbox would create and sell a 14 mm 8" widebody Gearbox Pro Power pickleball paddle with the SST core and carbon fiber structure and foam like the Elongated Gearbox Pro Power pickleball paddles
Have you seen the new Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper? It is the first 16mm, wide body addition to the PRO series: www.justpaddles.com/product/gearbox-pro-ultimate-hyper-carbon-fiber-pickleball-paddle/38519/
I love my PCE, I can return PPE serves with that one and I love the control and spin on jt also. But I have often thought about wielding that PPE at some point and curious to see how I hit with this when my demo comes in the mail! Excited to try it!
Does the grit paint last for one month or two?
This paddle doesn't have a paint grit..
They would of had more buyers if they would make a standard size or wide body size. They missed an opportunity.... Hopefully in the near future 🤞🤞
No, we did not miss the opportunity. We simply launched our most popular paddle shape first.
@rafaelfilippini3863 awesome! I'm looking forward to a standard or wide body version Rafa. FYI I know Alavaro Beltran. I was his trainer. I did his speed and conditioning here in Chula Vista & LA fitness.
The original elongated GearBox Pro Power Paddle is the ultimate and a person has the option to add lead weights to The original elongated GearBox Pro Power Paddle to change the characteristics of the GearBox Pro Power Paddle for more stability and control if that is what they want.
if a person wants the control of the ultimate then buy the Gearbox Pro Control Elongated.
The ultimate should not have been compared to the GearBox Pro Power Paddle but rather the ultimate should have been compared to the Gearbox Pro Control Elongated pickleball paddle.
I would like to see the original elongated GearBox Pro Power Paddle in a wide body format with a handle long enough for 2 handed backhands.
Not entirely true. They are very distinct paddles. Weight alone does not significantly alter the performance of the paddle. The core in the new Ultimate is completely redesigned to provide stability, control, and more spin, yet we retain a lot of the power. It's a balance of all in one paddle. The twist weight was kept low intentionally to keep the paddle agile yet stable also providing you with the ability to customize the paddle slightly if needed.
@@rafaelfilippini3863 I humbly and respectively submit that a person can add lead weights to control twist weight, add stability, and give you better control which I have done with the two original elongated Pro Power Paddles that I have. which can also give you a wider sweep spot by adding lead weights. and the only real thing that might make the new paddle distinct really is the thickness of the paddle which requires more foam which gives it a more controlled feel. The paddle you call the Ultimate paddle should have been a replacement to the Pro Control Paddle and compared to the Elongated Pro Control and not the Elongated Pro Power in my humble opinion.
I would also like to see Gearbox make a 8" or more wide-body SST Core carbon fiber Pro Power Paddle with the handle length now of the elongated pro power for two handed backhands using the same ideas material, and concepts that went into the Gearbox Elongated Pro Power Paddle.
Am I the only person who finds that the Pro Power Elongated has a good enough sweet spot, good at resets, good for dinking.....ok, took a while for hand battles at the kitchen.....Power is amazing.
For me, the hope I had for this paddle was more spin. Spin is ok on the Pro power, but much less than others.
I had hoped for the best of all world's.....😂
Haven't ruled this out....but will wait to see what others say when they have played with it for a bit....
No, there are many player who can master the Pro Power Elongated, the issue is understanding how to utilize the technology. The PPE requires slight modification of your stroke. The new Ultimate reduces the learning curve and is very easy to use. The spin on the Ultimate has also increased.
Returns of powerful serves and short hop dinks, as well as off-center hits completely dying are my only complaints with my PPE. Everything else has been awesome. As Rafael says, getting the most out of these paddles requires an understanding of how to utilize the tech and I can probably modify my game to rectify these issues over time, but hopefully my Pro Power Ultimate which arrives in the mail soon helps to shorten that time to competency. We'll see
I'm raging, I just bought the Power Pro...
If rules state no foam or eva foam compressible materials be used in the core. And pretty much the whole core is all foam barely any carbon. How is this passing
The structure is entirely constructed from carbon fiber and epoxy resin, encompassing the core, perimeter frame, face plies, and handle. The carbon fiber's strength is evident in our ribs and other frame structures, which measure only 0.018" to 0.045" in width; hence, they can easily blend into the foam when the paddle is cut. The foam serves as a non-structural role, primarily used for shaping the core tubes, while other expanding foams assist in internal pressurization of the structure. Additionally, the foam effectively manages vibration and sound frequencies, enhancing damping for improved feel and sound quality. It is important to note that the foam does not contribute to the paddle's structural integrity nor does it enhance energy transfer to the ball. The superior energy return is solely attributed to the carbon fiber composition that forms the entirety of our paddle.
@@rafaelfilippini3863 It may seem like you're wasting time so eloquently answering haters posting baseless accusations, but for actual customers like me, who just bought my third Gearbox paddle, this is a reassuring and actually very interesting response (and probably explains why Gearbox paddles have no problem passing any regulatory testing). Thanks for taking the time to be involved in the comments and defending your product with sound logic and a full engineering breakdown. Can't wait to try my Pro Ultimate, which is set to be delivered later today!
Not creating this paddle in a standard shape with a 5.5 inch handle is nothing short of a crime and you should be put behind bars.
Wait! don't be so quick to arrest me just yet. We simply release our most popular shape first!
@@rafaelfilippini3863 and you think the integra shape is popular? look man I really loike your company and I have bought a lot of paddles from you in the past but that integra should have been a 16x8 with a 5.5 handle. Or at least a true hybrid shape. Come on!
@@tanpen15 I really like the Integra. So fast in the hands which is really important. Love to see the Integra length with a wider body also. Thanks for listening Mr. Filippini :). If you read this I was thinking of getting the Ultimate and cutting the tip off. Weird idea, I know but would this ruin the paddle?
@@rafaelfilippini3863 Would love a Standard shape.