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Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14 vs Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm
Price
$275
$274.99
Swing Weight
125
127
Twist Weight
5.34
5.54
Weight
8.1 oz
7.9 oz
Core
14mm
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Power
56.8 MPH
57.7 MPH
Pop
36 MPH
36.8 MPH
Spin
1993 RPM
2270 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3/Edgeless
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Balance
255mm
261mm

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

Gearbox Pro Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm

This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), top 7% spin (2270 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57.7 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Solid pop at 36.8 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
  • +Outstanding spin at 2270 RPM — top 7% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
  • +Heavy swing weight of 127 (top 3%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives

Cons

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.54 (bottom 9%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Very high swing weight of 127 (top 3%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions

Best For

Power PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts

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