Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Spin
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Control
Too close to call
80 vs 78
Forgiveness
82 vs 70
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$179.95 at IQ 81.9 vs $250 at IQ 77.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm · $179.95 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 92Power91
- 78Control80
- 82Spin84
- 70Forgiveness82
- 72Sweet spot82
- 78Stability79
- 76Maneuverability80
- 90Pop90
- 72Touch80
- 76Consistency81
- 74Swing weight70
- 68Twist weight74
- 60Launch angle62
- 88Plow through82
- 54Softness80
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $179.95 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.6 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | Not verified |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 3.5 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon fiber | Higher-grit carbon surface |
| Core material | Gearbox solid-core (no honeycomb) | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) |
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power verdict
Nothing else feels like a Gearbox. The solid-span core has no honeycomb at all, so energy return is immediate and the paddle rewards a clean, compact swing.
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm verdict
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power
Singles players and hard-hitting former tennis players
Read the Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power review →JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
Read the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm review →Where to Buy
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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