Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power, which costs $210.
Power
93 vs 88
Spin
86 vs 82
Control
Too close to call
83 vs 81
Forgiveness
78 vs 74
Hand speed
Too close to call
123 vs 123 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$210 at IQ 80.4 vs $250 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated · $250 · IQ 83.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power93
- 81Control83
- 82Spin86
- 74Forgiveness78
- 76Sweet spot80
- 86Stability87
- 68Maneuverability70
- 88Pop89
- 76Touch80
- 81Consistency84
- 82Swing weight82
- 82Twist weight84
- 52Launch angle60
- 89Plow through91
- 58Softness68
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $210 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.4 | 83.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 123 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 — better | 6.3 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.6 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Textured carbon |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) |
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power verdict
A more livable Gearbox. It keeps most of the drive velocity of the Pro Power while adding enough stability to survive hands battles.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 68 against 58 for Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, control, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power is $40 cheaper at $210.
Softness
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 10 points (68 vs 58).
Launch angle
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 8 points (60 vs 52).
Power
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Spin
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 78 vs 74, sweet spot 80 vs 76, consistency 84 vs 81. Twist weight 6.3 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — spin 86 vs 82, power 93 vs 88, forgiveness 78 vs 74. At 123 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is a narrow pick at this level — power 93 vs 88, spin 86 vs 82, touch 80 vs 76. Swing weight 123 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is the clearer pick at this level — softness 68 vs 58, forgiveness 78 vs 74, twist weight 84 vs 82. Its 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power
Take Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power if you prefer a 14 mm Coreless carbon core — it gives up nothing measurable to Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated.
Read the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want softness (+10), launch angle (+8), power (+5). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.4 vs 80.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 123 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power or the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 93 for power against 88 for Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated at 83 versus 81. Its 14 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 86 for spin off its Textured carbon face, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, with the higher forgiveness score (78 vs 74). Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power actually carries the higher twist weight (6.5 vs 6.3), but Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated makes it back on sweet spot (80) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power costs $210, $40 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.4 oz with the same 123 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power to the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads on softness by 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $210 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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