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Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm vs Speedup Fire 14 14mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm
Speedup Fire 14 14mm
Price
$119.99
$119.99
Swing Weight
121
117
Twist Weight
5.38
5.85
Weight
8 oz
7.8 oz
Core
14mm
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Power
55.7 MPH
56 MPH
Pop
33.4 MPH
35.8 MPH
Spin
2030 RPM
2016 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Balance
254mm
243mm

Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm

This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) 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
  • +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 91% of paddles (avg $197)

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 33.4 MPH (bottom 2%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.38 (bottom 5%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers

Speedup Fire 14 14mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.

Pros

  • +Great value at $119.99 — cheaper than 91% of paddles (avg $197)
  • +Lightweight at 7.8 oz (bottom 8%) — reduces fatigue during long sessions

Cons

    Best For

    Tennis ConvertsBudget-Conscious Buyers

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