Head to head
Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm vs RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm
Same 14mm core and elongated shape; they differ on dimensions, weight, handle and face and core.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Shape
Both are elongated shapes, at 16.625" × 7.375" for the Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm and 16.5" × 7.5" for the RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm.
Weight
The Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm is 0.7 oz heavier: 8.5 oz against 7.8 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
The Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm has the longer handle: 5.625" against 5.5", which leaves more room for a two-handed backhand. Grip circumference is 3.625" on the Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm and 4.125" on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm.
Face and core
Face: 3K woven carbon fiber, ribbed (carbon) on the Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm, CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (carbon) on the RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm. Core: Toray T700 carbon fiber chambers (SSTCORE, no honeycomb) against Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm, so we can't compare it.
- Price: Same price right now: $250 list price and $250 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
- Warranty: 12 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm
if…
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Pick the
RPM Friction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm
if…
- You prefer a lighter paddle (7.8 oz).
Specs side by side
| Spec | GearboxCX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm | RPMFriction Pro V2 Elongated 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $250 list | $250 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $250 | $250 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | 113 |
| Twistweight | Not published | 6.3 |
| Length × width | 16.625" × 7.375" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.625" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 3.625" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | Not published | 24.6 cm |
| Face | 3K woven carbon fiber, ribbed (Carbon) | CarbonBite carbon fiber surface with Axial Carbon Layup (Carbon) |
| Core | Toray T700 carbon fiber chambers (SSTCORE, no honeycomb) | Tri-Density Core (three materials of varying density) with enhanced EVA foam ring |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | Amazon | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.