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 CX14H Ultimate Power | Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 77.6/100 | 78.1/100 |
| MSRP | $250 | $200 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Core | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon fiber | Raw carbon fiber |
| Handle | 5.375 in | 5.375 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 CX14H Ultimate Power
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $200.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9290
- Control7876
- Spin8282
- Forgiveness7074
- Sweet spot7276
- Stability7878
- Maneuverability7682
- Pop9090
- Touch7270
- Consistency7676
- Swing weight7470
- Twist weight6872
- Launch angle6060
- Plow through8880
- Softness5454
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power · Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Verdicts
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.
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
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.