Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Diadem Warrior Edge 14 | Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 78.9/100 | 77.6/100 |
| MSRP | $170 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 108 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Core | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured raw carbon | Solid-span carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.25 in | 5.375 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Diadem Warrior Edge 14
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $170.
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8892
- Control7878
- Spin8482
- Forgiveness7670
- Sweet spot7672
- Stability7878
- Maneuverability8476
- Pop8890
- Touch7472
- Consistency7876
- Swing weight6674
- Twist weight7068
- Launch angle5860
- Plow through7688
- Softness5854
Bars listed in the order Diadem Warrior Edge 14 · Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power
Verdicts
Diadem Warrior Edge 14
A 14 mm hybrid built for hand speed. The 108 swing weight is genuinely fast, and the thinner core turns that speed into counter-attacking pop rather than plow-through.
Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power
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.