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CRBN TruFoam Waves 1 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
CRBN TruFoam Waves 1
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14
Price
$280
$275
Swing Weight
119
125
Twist Weight
5.79
5.34
Weight
7.8 oz
8.1 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
56.5 MPH
56.8 MPH
Pop
36.2 MPH
36 MPH
Spin
2038.5 RPM
1993 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 4
Gen 3/Edgeless
Balance
243mm
255mm

CRBN TruFoam Waves 1

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.5 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)

Best For

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Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
  • +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.34 (bottom 4%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Premium price at $275 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
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