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 | Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power | Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.4/100 | 78.6/100 |
| MSRP | $210 | $180 |
| Best tracked price | $210 | $180 |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 8.2 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 123 | 115 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6 |
| Core | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power
- Tracked range
- $210 – $218
- Typical (median)
- $214
- All-time low
- $210
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
- Tracked range
- $180 – $187
- Typical (median)
- $183.50
- All-time low
- $180
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power8891
- Control8179
- Spin8283
- Forgiveness7472
- Sweet spot7674
- Stability8680
- Maneuverability6873
- Pop8892
- Touch7672
- Consistency8178
- Swing weight8274
- Twist weight8271
- Launch angle5254
- Plow through8988
- Softness5856
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power · Paddletek Bantam TKO-C 14
Verdicts
Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power
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
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.