Gearbox Pro Control Elongated 14mm Review
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.
Price: $274.99. Swing weight: 121. Twist weight: 4.96. Weight: 8.1 oz. Power: 57.3 MPH. Spin: 2130 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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
- Premium price at $274.99 — more expensive than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
- Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
- Power Players: 57.3 MPH drive speed (78th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- 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
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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.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 3/EdgelessFirepower SoftAll-Court
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
121
92th percentile
Twist Weight
4.96
0th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
57.3 MPH
13th percentile
Pop
35.8 MPH
3th percentile
Spin
2130 RPM
Medium
Balance
250mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.0"
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
- −Premium price at $274.99 — more expensive than 85% of paddles (avg $197)
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
Power Players
57.3 MPH drive speed (78th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
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
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