Two of the most sought-after pickleball paddles, the Gearbox Pro Ultimate and the Pro Power, might look the same in a photo, but they play completely different. In this article, the Paddle Experts at JustPaddles break down the differences and explain which type of player should gravitate towards each to help you find the perfect Gearbox pickleball paddle.
Gearbox Pro Ultimate vs. Pro Power
SSTCore Technology
There’s one other big difference, and it’s not something you’ll see when you’re shopping online or even when holding the paddle - the upgraded SST Core found in the Gearbox Pro Ultimate. At the heart of the Pro Series is Gearbox's patented Solid Span Technology (SST) (No. US 10,377,093). We spoke with Rafael Filippini, the Founder and CEO of Gearbox, and the brains behind the engineering of all Gearbox paddles to get a better understanding of this performance-boosting feature.
Technology in both models ensures top-level playability and performance and second-to-none durability. The first differentiating factor between these paddles is the core thickness, and you can see it right away when you have the paddle in hand. Other new features and technologies include:
- Improved dwell time for maximumized spin and feel.
- Enhanced twist weight provides more stability, a larger sweet spot, and pinpoint accuracy.
- Redefined power matrix delivers unmatched power on demand.
The latest release from Gearbox, the Pro Ultimate Elongated Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle, comes with a 16 mm core, and was Gearbox’s beautiful swing at designing a paddle that’s more universal, to fit more players’ game styles. 
The previous Pro Model, the Pro Power Elongated Middleweight Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle, features a 14 mm core and is widely known as one of the most powerful paddles on the market. That’s not just us saying it - read basically any review, and you’ll see! 
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