Pickleball Central
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80Universal Acclaim
Gearbox paddle: I like the paddle feel it is heavier than my last gearbox. It took awhile to get used to the feel but love playing with it now.
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Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power Pickleball Paddle
90Universal Acclaim
The Gearbox CX14H Ultimate Power is widely praised for delivering enhanced power compared to its predecessor, with most reviewers giving it top marks. The paddle's weight is a double-edged sword—some appreciate the added heft for power generation, while others find it too heavy for net play, particularly in the non-volley zone.
Sentiment Breakdown
83 positive / 0 neutral / 17 negative
Pros
- Delivers noticeable power boost over original CX14 model
- Eliminates need for lead tape modifications
- Excellent for players seeking enhanced drive power
- Solid feel and quality construction
Cons
- Too heavy for some players in non-volley zone
- Requires adjustment period for players switching from lighter paddles
What Reviewers Mention
Power
50% of reviews
Weight
50% of reviews
Build Quality
33% of reviews
Game Improvement
33% of reviews
Specifications
| Core Thickness | 14 mm |
|---|---|
| Surface Material | Carbon Fiber |
Where to Buy
Most Recent Reviews: Showing 6 reviews
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Cx14H Power: Nice
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power vs Original Gearbox CX14: I had the previous version of the CX-14. Overall, the new (Ultimate) version is a better paddle for me. I'll write this assuming you already know about Gearbox paddles in general and the CX14 in particular (lots of good reviews available for it). This review is coming from the perspective of someone who liked the original CX14. Pros * I agree with Gearbox's claim that the sweet spot is bigger * The paddle is 1/2 ounce heavier but the big
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
Gear Box CX14H Ultimate Power Paddle: I love my old Gearbox CX14 Paddle(Red) but when the new CX14H Ultimate Power paddle came out I felt I needed a bit more power to my game and this new paddle delivers it all. My old Gearbox CX14(Red) I had to put lead tape on the edge to give me more weight to generate more power. The newly designed CX14H Ultimate Power is my new go to paddle. I'll have to keep the old CX14(Red) as a back up paddle. Very happy with this purchase!
Pickleball Central
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60Mixed or Average
Rate paddle: Like the paddle however found it too heavy near the non volley zone
Pickleball Central
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100Universal Acclaim
A newbie that absolutely loves this paddle.: I started playing pickleball last year and was using an inexpensive Champion Sports Rhino Apex Pickleball Paddle (fiberglass) paddle that I bought on Amazon. It was a good paddle to start learning with. Then a friend let me use his Head Extreme Tour Lite (graphite) paddle. Wow, that made a big difference in my serve and my game improved greatly. Then I looked into Gearhead paddles and found the CX14H and thought about buying it. I waited a bit and
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