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CX14 Ultimate Power

14 mm

Weight: 8.5 oz

Price: $249.99

Dimensions

  • Shape:

    elongated

  • Length:
    16.625 in
  • Width:
    7.375 in
  • Thickness:
    14mm
  • Grip length:
    5.625 in
  • Grip thickness:
    3.625 in

Materials

  • Surface:
    carbon fiber
  • Core:
    carbon fiber

Summary

The Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power is an elongated paddle with a 14mm carbon fiber core and a carbon fiber face. Its listed specifications suggest it is designed for power. The 8.5-ounce weight is on the heavier side, which can contribute to powerful shots, but may reduce maneuverability for some. The 119 swing weight (considered high) further emphasizes power, but requires more effort to swing. The 5.625-inch grip length may be suitable for two-handed backhands. The carbon fiber construction throughout *may* provide a stiff feel and contribute to power and control. The elongated shape *could* offer a larger sweet spot. The relatively low twist weight rating of 2.0 (out of 10) and low twist weight percentile of 2.5 suggests the paddle may be more susceptible to twisting on off-center hits. This paddle *might* be best suited for advanced players seeking a power-oriented paddle. Players prioritizing touch and maneuverability *may* find this paddle less suitable.

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1850--1195.12-
Estimated:1850--1195.12-

Attributes

Summary

The Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power is an elongated paddle with a 14mm carbon fiber core and a carbon fiber face. Its listed specifications suggest it is designed for power. The 8.5-ounce weight is on the heavier side, which can contribute to powerful shots, but may reduce maneuverability for some. The 119 swing weight (considered high) further emphasizes power, but requires more effort to swing. The 5.625-inch grip length may be suitable for two-handed backhands. The carbon fiber construction throughout *may* provide a stiff feel and contribute to power and control. The elongated shape *could* offer a larger sweet spot. The relatively low twist weight rating of 2.0 (out of 10) and low twist weight percentile of 2.5 suggests the paddle may be more susceptible to twisting on off-center hits. This paddle *might* be best suited for advanced players seeking a power-oriented paddle. Players prioritizing touch and maneuverability *may* find this paddle less suitable.

Comparisons

Reviews

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Pickleball Studio

Test results

ReviewerSpinDrive speedVolley speedSwing weightTwist weightBalance pointNote
Pickleball Studio1850--1195.12-
Estimated:1850--1195.12-

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

119

72nd percentile

4.3%

Average

Drive speed

No data available

Volley speed

No data available

Swing weight

119

72nd percentile

4.3%

Average

Spin

1,850RPM

44th percentile

6.5

Twist weight

5.12

3rd percentile

2.0

Balance point

No data available

Spin

1,850RPM

44th percentile

6.5

Twist weight

5.12

3rd percentile

2.0

Balance point

No data available

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