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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 CX14H Ultimate Power | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 77.6/100 | 81.9/100 |
| MSRP | $250 | $179.95 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | Not verified |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | Not verified |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon fiber | Higher-grit carbon surface |
| Handle | 5.375 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 CX14H Ultimate Power
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $179.95.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9291
- Control7880
- Spin8284
- Forgiveness7082
- Sweet spot7282
- Stability7879
- Maneuverability7680
- Pop9090
- Touch7280
- Consistency7681
- Swing weight7470
- Twist weight6874
- Launch angle6062
- Plow through8882
- Softness5480
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power · JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
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.
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.