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 | Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 77.6/100 | 82.8/100 |
| MSRP | $250 | $230 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.4 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | 120 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Core | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon fiber | Raw carbon fiber |
| 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.
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $230.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9292
- Control7880
- Spin8290
- Forgiveness7078
- Sweet spot7280
- Stability7888
- Maneuverability7668
- Pop9088
- Touch7276
- Consistency7680
- Swing weight7482
- Twist weight6888
- Launch angle6056
- Plow through8890
- Softness5462
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power · Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16
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.
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16
A full foam-wall unibody aimed squarely at the JOOLA and CRBN flagships. Twist weight 88 and plow-through 90 are flagship numbers; the 120 swing weight is the tax you pay for them.