Vatic Pro Saga (14mm & 16mm) vs Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE

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

Specs side by side

SpecVatic Pro Saga (14mm & 16mm)Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE
Price$99.99$99.99
StylePowerPower
Weight—7.8 oz
Core thickness14 mm11 mm
CoreHoneycombHoneycomb
ShapeNot listedElongated
Length—16.5"
Width—7.375"
Handle—5.5"
Buyer rating4.9 / 5 (649)4.8 / 5 (47)

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.

How they differ

  • Both cost about the same ($100 and $100).
  • Vatic Pro Saga (14mm & 16mm) has the thicker core (14 mm against 11 mm). Thicker cores are generally more forgiving; thinner ones generally have more pop.
  • Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Vatic Pro Saga (14mm & 16mm) 4.9 out of 5 (649 reviews) and Gearbox CX11 Elongated Power 7.8oz SSTCORE 4.8 (47). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Which should you choose?

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

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