Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 14 Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $275. Swing weight: 125. Twist weight: 5.34. Weight: 8.05 oz. Power: 56.8 MPH. Spin: 1993 RPM. Core: 14mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 125 (top 5%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 125 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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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.
Elongated14mm coreCarbonGen 3/EdgelessFirepower HighPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
125
97th percentile
Twist Weight
5.34
2th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
14mm
Power
56.8 MPH
86th percentile
Pop
36 MPH
39th percentile
Spin
1993 RPM
High
Balance
255mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4"
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 Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Singles Players
Swing weight of 125 (top 5%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 125 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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