Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper Review: Their Best Paddle Yet

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction & Disclaimer
0:46 Paddle Specs & Tech
4:18 Performance Metrics
6:13 Court Experience
8:30 Break-In Period & Modifications
13:03 Final Thoughts

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[johnkewpickleball]

Clarification - JJ and I got Bronze, not Silver. I shot and edited this video late last night/early this morning, and when I don't get enough sleep, there are always issues in my videos. Thankfully, this is a harmless mistake 😅

[guittadabe]

Your database is a gold mine! Thank you so much for putting it together and keeping it available to your subscribers!

[vntgmx]

Just got the Hyper and have had two extended sessions with it and I'm very impressed with how it plays out of the box. It has a nice feel and the power feels very controllable. Resets and blocks have surprised me on how nice the feel is on them. I have the ESQ-C 12.7 as well and so far I'd say you can't go wrong with choosing it or the Hyper as the ESQ-C is a money paddle imo as well. Both are great choices and I feel Gearbox hit the nail on the head with the Hyper. If you're on the fence on the Hyper I say go ahead and pull the trigger I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[iugradmark]

Your reviews have gotten so good. The combination of stats, before and after weight modifications, talking to manufacturers and playing with it experience covers all the bases. I would only suggest that you emphasize using some edge tape on these edgeless designs. A lot of money for this paddle that can be damaged fairly easily.

[roberttoledo]

Just picked one up with your affiliate link. Thank you!

[johnkewpickleball]

Comments are re-enabled. Sorry for the hiccup. Comment away!

[kimleith]

As always you sold me on "another" paddle. Soon to be added to the quiver.

[lexus_offroad_adventures]

UPDATE ESQ-C REVIEW (GEARBOX USER): I absolutely love the ESQ-C so far. Feather light, great spin, satisfying *crack* when you rip the ball (as opposed to the *thump* of the Pro Ultimate). I put 3 oz strips of lead on either side above the throat and 1 on top in center. I’d probably still want to try the PU Hyper but no longer in any rush.
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ORIGINAL:
Man and I just ordered a ESQ-C 12.7mm as a Pro Ultimate Elongated user! (love that paddle just want to try a standard shape) What do you think John? Roll with the ESQ-C or send it back and get this?

[Monie]

I ordered it…pretty excited since I’ve only played with Selkirk. Thanks for the review !

[anwarsadat]

Thank you for your very thorough and cogent presentations.

[joanc]

Excellent review! I almost turned it off when you said the paddle was $279 with no discounts…
But I wanted to see the xrays😊and game play

[anwarsadat]

Thank you. I purchased it. Should be arriving soon.

[BinSF]

I'm a GEARBOX fanatic...THANKS FOR THIS

[nathanwelter]

Love these reviews will be getting one thanks!!

[jasonchen]

Thank you for the awesome video! I don’t know how you among all the other paddle reviewers keep dropping such high quality content on a regular and consistent basis, keep it up!

I was just wondering if you could elaborate or give a suggestion for someone who is switching from an elongated/hybrid power paddle to a standard/wide body paddle.

I’ve been using my paddle for 6 months and I’m not in a rush to switch right this minute. I want to invest in a new paddle that I know will be the best that I can get tech wise.
I’ve been looking into the paddletek esq 12.7m for a while but now that gearbox is out, what would you say is the best option in the standard shape for a power option? That also will be tournament certified… I’m worried about the ripple r2 becoming delisted.

Thank you in advance!

[ArianaWilson-]

A small tip - it is better to present the revised paddle data in a form. Anyway, appreciate this video.

[kentimig]

The Selkirk Luxx Control Air (and I think the Power Air and Amped Air) use a unibody, molded, one-piece carbon fiber handle as well.

[StephanePrince-xq]

Just love all the work you are doing to help pickleball. Been playing with the J2K and love it. But would like little more power. So thinking about getting the gearbox pro ultimate hyper paddle. thanks. What do you think John. Would it be a good upgrade ? sorry 4.0 player after 4 months of playing. 25 year of tennis.😂 thanks for your time..

[PanamaLou-zkxe]

Great review. Curious to ask the difference between this Gearbox Hyper and your old main the Pickleball Apes Pulse V ? Why did you switch paddles Sir ? Was it for more power ? Thank you and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Saludos from Panama.

[CoolRealEstateInvesting]

Thanks for another great review John.
One point that wasn’t addressed that I’d like to know more about is durability, specifically related to the paddle face and spin.

I played the cx14 a couple of years ago and liked it.
My understanding is that the internal ribbing is more important to the spin than the surface grit. Do you think that’s true?

The only reason I can justify spending $275 on a paddle is that the spin would last longer than the 3 months that carbon fiber faced paddles last under heavy use.

Otherwise I can just buy 3 neonic flow for nearly the same money.

Do you think the spin on this paddle will stay at a high level for 6 to 9 months or more?

I play 5-6 days per week for 2 hours or so per session and currently replace carbon fiber paddles every 2-3 months because the sweet spot becomes slick from the texture wearing down.

Thanks