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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 | Proton Series One Project Black |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.4/100 | 83.8/100 |
| MSRP | $210 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | $210 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 123 | 117 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 7 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
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
Proton Series One Project Black
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8886
- Control8186
- Spin8290
- Forgiveness7480
- Sweet spot7682
- Stability8686
- Maneuverability6872
- Pop8882
- Touch7682
- Consistency8184
- Swing weight8276
- Twist weight8286
- Launch angle5254
- Plow through8986
- Softness5868
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power · Proton Series One Project Black
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.
Proton Series One Project Black
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our measured range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.