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 | Selkirk Vanguard Power Air |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 77.6/100 | 78.4/100 |
| MSRP | $250 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | $250 |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 114 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Core | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon fiber | Quadcarbon face |
| Handle | 5.375 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
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.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
- Tracked range
- $250 – $260
- Typical (median)
- $255
- All-time low
- $250
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power9292
- Control7878
- Spin8288
- Forgiveness7071
- Sweet spot7273
- Stability7876
- Maneuverability7679
- Pop9093
- Touch7274
- Consistency7679
- Swing weight7468
- Twist weight6862
- Launch angle6061
- Plow through8884
- Softness5458
Bars listed in the order Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power · Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
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.
Selkirk Vanguard Power Air
Explosive acceleration and crisp feedback for players who create their own control. The air-dynamic throat cuts drag noticeably on fast swings.