Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power90
- 74Control76
- 79Spin82
- 66Forgiveness74
- 68Sweet spot76
- 84Stability78
- 64Maneuverability82
- 95Pop90
- 68Touch70
- 76Consistency76
- 86Swing weight70
- 76Twist weight72
- 50Launch angle60
- 93Plow through80
- 44Softness54
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Power Elongated | Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 78.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.375 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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.
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 verdict
Holbrook's power build is a conventional 14 mm thermoformed hybrid with the pop numbers to match. You are paying partly for the cosmetics, but the construction is honest.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 scores 82 against 64 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 18-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, control, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Maneuverability
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 leads by 18 points (82 vs 64).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Plow through
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
Launch angle
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 leads by 10 points (60 vs 50).
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
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 74 vs 66, sweet spot 76 vs 68, control 76 vs 74. Twist weight 6.3 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 64, forgiveness 74 vs 66, spin 82 vs 79. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.6 vs 80.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Power Pro X 14, elongated on the Pro Power Elongated.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 54 vs 44, forgiveness 74 vs 66. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Take Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 if you want maneuverability (+18), launch angle (+10), softness (+10). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want swing weight (+16), plow through (+13), stability (+6). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (78.1 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, at 110 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 Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated measures 94 on power against 90 for Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14. 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?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 at 76 versus 74. 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?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 scores 82 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber 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?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, with 6.3 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (74) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.375 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?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 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 unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 at 8 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 leads on maneuverability by 18 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $200 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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