We sit down with Gearbox founder and engineer Rafa Filippini to talk about the new Pressure X, what makes its construction different, and his approach to paddle design and testing. We also hear about Aaron’s pickleball adventures in New York and run through release dates for all the major upcoming paddles.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Preview
01:38 Added edge guard tape to paddle tuning lab
04:10 Special delivery - Neonic FLX, SENS, Holbrook Fuze, Engage Pursuit
07:28 Aaron it Out - Pickleball in New York
25:39 Paddle Babble - Upcoming paddle release dates
27:51 Interview with Gearbox CEO & engineer, Rafa Filippini
28:54 Overview and goals with Pressure X paddles
33:33 Inside the Pressure X
42:32 Difference between Gearbox and other other brands
46:30 Do the Pressure X paddles break in and get hot
53:09 Durable grit on the Pressure X
55:38 What does paddle testing have right and wrong
1:06:04 Post interview thoughts
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👉 Links to stuff mentioned:
Paddle Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/
Gearbox Pressure X 8M Specs & Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/gearbox-pressure-x-8m-elongated/
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Specs & Review: https://pickleballeffect.com/paddles/gearbox-pressure-x-8e-elongated/
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Paddles:
Gearbox Pressure X 8M (stiff/hollow): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressure-x-8m-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577
Gearbox Pressure X 8E (soft/dense): https://gearboxsports.com/products/pressurex-8e-pickleball-paddle?rfsn=7676489.281577
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