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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 | Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.4/100 | 84.6/100 |
| MSRP | $210 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | $210 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 8.3 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 123 | 115 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
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
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8888
- Control8184
- Spin8288
- Forgiveness7484
- Sweet spot7686
- Stability8688
- Maneuverability6876
- Pop8884
- Touch7680
- Consistency8184
- Swing weight8276
- Twist weight8284
- Launch angle5256
- Plow through8988
- Softness5870
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14E Ultimate Power · Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
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.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Volair's second-gen Forza adds foam walls without adding swing weight past 115. Power 88 and stability 88 make it a genuine tournament option.