Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power vs Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power91
- 81Control79
- 82Spin83
- 74Forgiveness72
- 76Sweet spot74
- 86Stability80
- 68Maneuverability73
- 88Pop92
- 76Touch72
- 81Consistency78
- 82Swing weight74
- 82Twist weight71
- 52Launch angle54
- 89Plow through88
- 58Softness56
Specs
| $210 | Price | $180 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 123 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Solid-span carbon | Surface | Carbon fiber |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5 in |
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.
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 verdict
A pure pop paddle. Counters come off the face faster than almost anything in the database, and the trade-off is a firm, chatty feel on soft shots.