Gearbox GX2 Hyper, JOOLA Hyperion IV, Proton Flamingo, and More | Ep. 5

This episode of Paddle of the Week goes deep—not wide. I’m talking about fewer products with more substance, including the Gearbox GX2 Hyper (my Paddle of the Week), JOOLA Hyperion IV 16mm, Proton Flamingo, and the new recovery kit from Yobow. I also break down standout paddles like the Gherkin Nightshade Hybrid, Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper, and revisit the Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm after more court time.

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Covered in this episode:

• Gearbox GX2 Hyper (Paddle of the Week)

• JOOLA Hyperion IV 16mm

• Proton Flamingo

• Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper

• Gherkin Nightshade Hybrid

• Tecnifibre TF Select 15mm

• Yobow BAK PAK+ recovery kit

Let me know what gear you’re using or want me to test next—DMs and comments are always open.