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Gearbox Pro Control Elongated 14mm vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Gearbox Pro Control Elongated 14mm
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14
Price
$274.99
$275
Swing Weight
121
125
Twist Weight
4.96
5.34
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
57.3 MPH
56.8 MPH
Pop
35.8 MPH
36 MPH
Spin
2130 RPM
1993 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3/Edgeless
Gen 3/Edgeless
Balance
250mm
255mm
Gearbox Pro Control Elongated 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, 76th percentile spin (2130 RPM) — a all-court option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (78th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2130 RPM (76th percentile)
- +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
Cons
- −Low stability — twist weight of 4.96 (bottom 1%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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
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