Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Solid-span construction shoppers deciding between Gearbox's power and control chassis. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
94 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
82 vs 79
Control
81 vs 74
Forgiveness
74 vs 66
Hand speed
123 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$200 at IQ 76.6 vs $210 at IQ 80.4
Overall pick: Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power · $210 · IQ 80.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power94
- 81Control74
- 82Spin79
- 74Forgiveness66
- 76Sweet spot68
- 86Stability84
- 68Maneuverability64
- 88Pop95
- 76Touch68
- 81Consistency76
- 82Swing weight86
- 82Twist weight76
- 52Launch angle50
- 89Plow through93
- 58Softness44
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power vs Gearbox Pro 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 Pro Power Elongated |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $210 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.4 — better | 76.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 126 |
| 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 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Solid-span carbon |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Coreless carbon |
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 Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power scores 58 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $210) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power leads by 14 points (58 vs 44).
Forgiveness
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power leads by 8 points (74 vs 66).
Sweet spot
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
Touch
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
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 CX14E Ultimate Power
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 74 vs 66, sweet spot 76 vs 68, twist weight 82 vs 76. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power is a narrow pick at this level — control 81 vs 74, forgiveness 74 vs 66, touch 76 vs 68. At 123 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.1 vs 81.5 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.6 in on the Pro Power Elongated, 5.5 in on the CX14E Ultimate Power.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power is the clearer pick at this level — softness 58 vs 44, forgiveness 74 vs 66, twist weight 82 vs 76. Its 14 mm Coreless carbon core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+7), power (+6), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power
Take Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power if you want softness (+14), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (80.4 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power, at 123 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 88 for Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power at 81 versus 74.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power scores 82 for spin off its Solid-span carbon face, against 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power, with the higher forgiveness score (74 vs 66). Its 6.5 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Yes — both use a 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face, so construction is not a deciding factor here.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox Pro Power Elongated avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 74 and sweet spot 76 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (123 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $210, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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