Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated Pickleball Paddle (16mm) - Pre-Order

PRE-ORDER - Expected arrival: mid-October 2026
Order now to secure yours. We'll ship as soon as stock lands.
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Hold the Ball. Shape the Point.
The Pressure X 8E delivers power with extended dwell, giving you a deeper, more connected response at impact and more time on the ball to command power, spin, placement and shot shaping. It is built on Gearbox's SSTCore™ technology with the new Pressure X Core, which combines a carbon-fiber structural system, engineered foam and targeted pressure for stability and a consistent response across the paddle face. The SpinLock™ System pairs surface texture with friction-renewing particles to help sustain spin performance over time.
The new Elongated+ geometry adds a tapered throat for a more comfortable fit on two-handed shots. With 3.13 ms of measured dwell, the 8E holds the ball longer than the quicker-rebounding 8M, so you get more time to shape what happens next.
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FEATURES
- Pressure X Core (patent-pending): carbon structure, engineered foam and targeted pressure working as one system
- SpinLock™ System (patent-pending): peel-ply texture and friction-renewing particles for lasting spin
- Power with extended dwell: 3.13 ms measured dwell for a deeper, more connected feel
- 78% sweet spot area and 87.7% playable surface (Full-Face Performance Mapping™)
- Elongated+ geometry with tapered throat for two-handed comfort
- Carbon-to-carbon bonding, carbon face ties and carbon rib structure for stability
- USA Pickleball approved, certified under the 2026 spin rate test
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SPECIFICATIONS
Paddle Face Finish: UD Tapered Carbon Fiber Face
Core Material: SSTCore™ with Micro Cell EPP/XPOP Foam
Core Construction: Pressure X Core with Patented SST 2.0 Carbon Fiber Rib Structure
Surface: 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: 16mm
Grip: Gearbox Smooth Wrap - White
Warranty: 1 Year (per Gearbox)
USA Pickleball Approved
What's Included: Paddle x1
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