Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE vs Six Zero Sapphire

Two power paddles at similar prices, compared on the specs each brand publishes. We have not tested either one.

Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE

Spec	Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE	Six Zero Sapphire
Price	$149.99	$149.99
Style	Power	Power
Weight	8.5 oz	—
Core thickness	14 mm	13 mm
Core	Rib core	Foam
Shape	Elongated	Not listed
Length	16.625"	—
Width	7.375"	—
Handle	5.625"	—
Buyer rating	4.6 / 5 (74)	4.9 / 5 (28)

Specs, prices and review scores come from each brand's own product page, last checked October 20, 2026. Confirm with the seller before you buy.

Both cost about the same ($150 and $150).
Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE has the thicker core (14 mm against 13 mm). Thicker cores are generally more forgiving; thinner ones generally have more pop.
Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE has a rib core core and Six Zero Sapphire has a foam core.
Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE 4.6 out of 5 (74 reviews) and Six Zero Sapphire 4.9 (28). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Choose Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE if you want the thicker, generally more forgiving core.
Choose Six Zero Sapphire if you want more pop and feedback from a thinner core.

These come from the spec differences above, not from hands-on play. For tested results, see an independent lab such as Pickleball Effect.