{"product_id":"gearbox-gbx-power-hybrid-now-in-stock","title":"GEARBOX GBX Power Hybrid - NOW IN STOCK!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoTitle\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003eIntroducing the GBX Power Hybrid\u003cbr\u003eReimagined Gen-3 Honeycomb Performance, the Gearbox Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe GBX Power brings a new proprietary construction to honeycomb performance—delivering a true balance of power and control. The difference comes from Gearbox’s re-engineered Gen-3 construction, developed through years of player feedback—preserving the power and pop players love from Gen-3 paddles, while advancing control, consistency, and durability. This integrated, one-piece design allows the suspended core to work in harmony with the handle, frame, and paddle face, preserving the familiar feel and feedback players expect from a Gen-3 honeycomb build while delivering more spin and dependable performance across the paddle face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBuilt for competitive players who demand power without sacrificing control, the GBX Power delivers confidence on every swing. It’s engineered for the modern, power-driven game, with faster hands, heavier spin, and explosive finishes. The paddle fires quickly in fast exchanges, offering the agility players demand in speed-ups, counters, and kitchen battles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFrom anywhere on the court, players experience confident power and control—whether driving big, resetting under pressure, or firing counters at the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGen-3 performance. Honeycomb the Gearbox way. Powerful, precise, and built to last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePerfecting a Proven Honeycomb Platform, Built the Gearbox Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn 2018, Gearbox re-engineered how energy moves through a paddle by introducing the first suspended Gen-3 carbon core. Today, that philosophy extends to a next-generation honeycomb platform—redesigning the construction around the core to deliver powerful, controlled performance, consistent spin, improved durability, and lasting feel, without compromise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTraditional honeycomb paddles rely on heat and pressure to form the frame—often stressing the structure internally and restricting how the face can move at impact. The GBX Power takes a different path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIts revolutionary design is built as a true unibody structure, molding the handle, perimeter frame, and paddle face plies into a single continuous system. This one-piece construction forms the foundation for a heat- and pressure-free suspended core, with the face anchored to the outermost edge of the frame. The result is a structure that allows the paddle face to move more freely, more evenly, and with greater consistency across the entire hitting surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWith the paddle functioning as one unified system, energy transfers cleanly from the grip to the face and into the core. You feel the ball compress, load, and spring forward with efficient rebound power—without energy loss, lag, or unwanted vibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe result is a paddle where the face, frame, and core work together in fluid harmony at contact, delivering:\u003cbr\u003e• more energy return for power\u003cbr\u003e• longer ball engagement for spin\u003cbr\u003e• clean, repeatable control across the paddle face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis isn’t random flex—it’s precision tuning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePerformance engineered for players who want power that feels alive, responsive, and controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGX2 Power Hybrid Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDynamic Power, Broad Sweet Spot, Complete Shot Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe GBX Power Hybrid shape produces intense power while maintaining a remarkably forgiving strike zone. Its wider footprint delivers a large, stable sweet spot that rewards clean contact and supports confident swings from anywhere on the court. Whether you're driving heavy topspin or counterpunching in fast exchanges, the shape adds both stability and authority to your game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVersatility is its defining trait. The Hybrid shape provides the maneuverability needed for quick hands at the kitchen, precision for controlled dinks, and the leverage to unleash deep, penetrating drives. For players seeking a paddle that combines power, forgiveness, and dependable accuracy, this is your all-around performer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePaddle Face Finish: Raw Unidirectional Carbon Fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCore Construction: Gen-3 Suspended PPE Honeycomb Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEdge Guard: Low-Profile Edge Guard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePaddle Thickness: 16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHead Shape: Hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWeight: 8.0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHandle Circumference: 4” Grip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHandle Length: 5 1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePaddle Length: 16.2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHead Length : 10 1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePaddle Width: 7.8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePaddle Thickness: 16mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGrip: Gearbox Smooth Wrap - White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWarranty: 6 Month with additional 6 months upon registration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eUSAPA Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePBCoR Approved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eShape Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExplosive, controlled power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMassive sweet spot with added stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eExceptional spin and fast handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLonger handle for two-handed shots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gearbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648141836439,"sku":null,"price":269.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/1108\/files\/1PGBXHP4-1_Gearbox_GBX-Power_Hybrid_Blue-Green-16mm-.jpg1_540x_ce25f01a-f71d-4e5d-ab56-2b769f2c8f6a.jpg?v=1775689038","url":"https:\/\/www.prairiepickleball.ca\/products\/gearbox-gbx-power-hybrid-now-in-stock","provider":"The Prairie Pickleball Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}