Extremely Good Paddle, Hard to Justify Price — Pros: Very forgiving, has a huge sweet spot, is quiet, has less feedback upon striking the ball, has good spin, and everything you'd want in a perfect paddle. Play with soft hands and you'll be alright. — Cons: The price creates a high barrier of entry. If you're coming from a true control paddle or a raw carbon fiber one, it will take some time to get used to the amount of pop this one has. Also a bit on the heavy side.
Too Costly — Pros: I liked it, but cant afford. I am pro pickle ball player — Cons: Not my cup of tea to afford
Paradigm Shift vs Ultimate Power — Pros: Deft touch, amazing spin, more than senough pop and a sweet spot to rival any. — Cons: Price
The best — Pros: Large sweet spot, easy access to spin, power, control. — Cons: Not cheap
Unbelievable: I think this new paddle has made my game at least 30% better! You could tell a difference the first game you play!
The Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated is a banger's best friend. It almost has the power of the original Pro Power Elongated, without being illegal. It even gives you a bit more control and forgiveness, with a high level of spin. Beginners and intermediates will find the pop (and the price) a bit much, but it's a worthy investment for advanced players who like to play an aggressive game.
Versatile paddle with a lot of pop.: I really like this elongated paddle, it allows me that little extra length to get to those better placed shots. It takes a while to break in the paddle and learn the feel of the of the ball dwell on the surface but the resulting control and spin make it worth while. It has plenty of both power and pop but is silky smooth in the dinking game. All around the best performing paddle I have used.
Game changer: A friend introduced me to this paddle right after I had gotten done buying a paddle tech paddle and I never picked the paddle tech paddle up again and now I’m buying my second Gearbox!
Super paddle: After initial break-in period this paddle has helped raise my game level. Touch and power have both improved while allowing me to keep the same hand speed at the net. I like the elongated paddle and the extra reach it provides and have experienced no increase in twist or loss of stability.
Best: yes yes yes
Surprising!: This paddle has enhanced every aspect of my game tremendously, from drives to dinks and even lobs. The added feel I experience on all my shots is amazing.
Gearbox: Took me a bit to get control back since there is so much pop to this paddle but once I did it was game on.
