Gearbox G2 Elongated 14mm Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.7 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $119.99. Swing weight: 121. Twist weight: 5.38. Weight: 8 oz. Power: 55.7 MPH. Spin: 2030 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 90% 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 Players: Swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 121 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $119.99, it's cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
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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.
Elongated14mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
121
Twist Weight
5.38
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
55.7 MPH
Pop
33.4 MPH
Spin
2030 RPM
Balance
254mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
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 90% 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 Players
Swing weight of 121 (85th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 121 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $119.99, it's cheaper than 90% of paddles (avg $197)
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