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Gearbox Pro Control Elongated 14mm vs Wilson Vesper Power 14 14mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox Pro Control Elongated 14mm
Wilson Vesper Power 14 14mm
Price
$274.99
$249
Swing Weight
121
118
Twist Weight
4.96
5.45
Weight
8.1 oz
8.1 oz
Core
14mm
14mm
Power
57.3 MPH
57.8 MPH
Pop
35.8 MPH
37.2 MPH
Spin
2130 RPM
2009 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3/Edgeless
Gen 3
Balance
250mm
238mm

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
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Wilson Vesper Power 14 14mm

This paddle delivers 86th percentile power (57.8 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a all-court option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 57.8 MPH puts it in the 86th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +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 5.45 (bottom 6%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

Best For

Power PlayersSingles Players
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: PBEFFECT
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