Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated Paddle Review

I liked the Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated paddle more than the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated and if you’re a player that likes to hit hard and can manage a heavier paddle then you’ll like this one. Check out my review to see if it’s the right one for you.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Preview
00:35 Paddle description
01:58 Paddle stats
03:08 Price
03:24 Playtest
08:39 Paddle alterations
09:53 My recommendation

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[matthewrmelgar]

great review braydon! always been a big fan of your content, and am excited to see your channel grow. i love the editing work that was put in this video as it really elevates the entertainment piece of your content. i did feel like the intro was a little too long for me with there being over 20 seconds of paddle edits. i think about 10 seconds or so would be the sweet spot for you moving forward for viewer enjoyment/engagement. super excited for you and your new studio moving forward!

[Elephantish]

What a dope video!! I’m really tempted by this paddle! Great work! Your production quality just jumped 10x!

[samuelkim]

The final clip of Kyle with the sound effect killed me 🤣

[kimleith]

Hope there aren't any QC issues like the version 1 line. I'll stick with my Pro Pwr E and the weight set up I'm using. Static at 9.23oz. 5.5gm at 9&3 and 6gms and 4&8.

[thehiddenfamily]

Dude been loving this music in the intro!

[RickLeon]

Another great review Braydon… As an Ultimate paddle player for the last 2/3 weeks I would say that I’m having so much fun with this paddle and I totally agree with all your insights 🫡
I was using the Pro Control Elongated (I didn’t like the Pro Power) and this one is the perfect balance for my game style

[garrisonbennett]

Another great video man, keep up the good work! 💪

Just got mine a few days ago, and I’m using a slightly different setup than yours: 2 grams down on the handle, 4 grams on each side of the throat. Loving it so far!

I noticed John Kew has a similar weight setup to yours where you wrap the handle 3 times. Do you feel like moving the balance point that far down diminishes your plow through on drives? I tried it after watching his video, but felt like I wasn’t getting as much power from the baseline (and maybe that would change as the paddle breaks in more?).

[jmogyoro]

I wish you would have mentioned the changes that the pro power models experience that have been discussed by other reviewers. Chris O. covered it in "Gearbox Pro Power Updated Review". That one is all over the map, whether it's break-in or brok-EN. So for the new one, this is something that customers should be made aware of.

[zachcarmichael]

The swing and twist weights are what kill it for me. They really need to make a 16x8 shape of this. If it can have comparable power/pop and have a 115 SW and 6.5 TW, it would be a winner.

Also, Braydon you should list the balance point as a percentage...a random number in millimeters doesn't really convey what it means. Just a suggestion!

[Dirtroadskrttt]

There’s objective isolated metrics and then there is how all the metrics and unmeasurable factors come together while playing. Everyone should know you can still have fast hands with this sledgehammer, but you need the muscle for it. Every opportunity to drive or serve puts a smile on my face. The plow through is solid and the vertical sweet spot is generous. I go back and forth with the Ultimate and azul for my main. Love the way the ultimate feels when making contact. My elbow and forearm agree the swing weight can be a pain, and possibly painful. $20 to demo and highly recommend everyone to give it a try. If you’re like me you’ll be surprised how much more rounded and easier to play with it is than what the numbers suggest

[jamesdangg]

thanks braydon for great review, just wondering how does this compare to perseus/hyperion 16mm, pop, power, control ?

[DianSusiana]

Love the playtest part. The GB's SW shocked me and my friend's HUDEF Viva Pro Gen3's SW was only 120.

[shalooom]

Do you plan on reviewing the re released Gen 3 joola?

[LouisBrown]

Thanks for your sharing. I have a HUDEF Viva Pro Gen3. Haven't tried a edgeless paddle yet, but this one's a little expensive.

[abizarra]

Hey Brayden any reports of this paddle delaminating now that it's been out for 3+ months?

[BennyBedTime]

GB gotta offer coupons. No one should have to roll the dice on one of these at full retail.

[MrSupasonics]

One question, you added a lot of weight to the and tip side of the handle, but I see your swing weight has more increased. Why is that? As the balance point goes down, I was expecting to see less swing weight...

[saikrishnagangavalli]

Mine at 8.9 oz. Added weight under the butt Cap. Will add hesacore so maybe at 9.2

[BV]

Swing weight and balance point went the wrong way……they did the same thing with their last Ultimate.

[HDBnB]

Between this and control pro gearbox which is more forgiving