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Gearbox CX11Q Power Pickleball Paddle

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Gearbox CX11Q Power Pickleball Paddle

83Universal Acclaim

The Gearbox CX11Q receives mixed reviews, with strong praise for its thin profile, compact grip options, and dinking performance, but notable criticism regarding weak power on serves/drives and a limited sweet spot. Players seeking control and finesse appreciate it, while those prioritizing power may find it underwhelming.

Sentiment Breakdown

62 positive / 13 neutral / 25 negative

Pros

  • Thinnest paddle option available in market
  • Excellent for dinking and control play
  • Available in compact 3 5/8 grip size
  • Reduces long ball errors compared to power paddles

Cons

  • Weak power on serves and drives
  • Limited sweet spot; off-center hits lack power
  • Handle may be slightly longer than desired

What Reviewers Mention

Power
38% of reviews
Thin Profile
25% of reviews
Sweet Spot
13% of reviews
Dinking
13% of reviews
Grip Size
13% of reviews

Specifications

Weight7.8 oz
Core Thickness11 mm
Surface MaterialGraphite
ShapeStandard

Where to Buy

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 8 reviews

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80Universal Acclaim

Cx11: Good paddle, it is the thinnest I have tried, I like it because it does not have power . All my other paddles I keep hitting long. This paddle is the least amount of times I hit long, and it is great for dinking … I would buy this paddle again

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80Universal Acclaim

CX11Q: I have a C I play with a CX14Q. I purchased the CX11Q because I wanted a little more power and the handle length was shorter. It would have been perfect if it was a little shorter

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60Mixed or Average

Good Paddle but has limitations: Overall, I have mixed feelings with the Gearbox CX 11 Power paddle. I have found that you have to hit the ball in the middle "sweet spot" with this paddle If you hit the ball near the edges of the paddle, the ball will come off the paddle very weakly. For a $200 paddle, I was expecting better results with off center hits.

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

new paddle: excellent product .. this is my second gearbox. i want a thin paddle and only Gearbox and Pro Kennex have them

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Pickleball Central

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100Universal Acclaim

CX11Q: Awesome paddle! I f

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60Mixed or Average

Review of Gearbox CX11Q Power PB Paddle: I did not care for this paddle. I had previously borrowed a GX5 Power, GX5 Control and GX6 Control Elongated. I like them all. Reviewing the CX11Q online I thought it would be even better. But, it felt very weak on serves and drives. That's just me. I have seen quite a few players at Palm Creek Resort with the CX11Q's, so it works for a lot of players.

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Pickleball Central

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80Universal Acclaim

Love the small grip: I bought this paddle because it comes in the 3 5/8 grip. I love the smaller grip. Still deciding if I like the paddle.

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100Universal Acclaim

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