Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) vs Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE

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

Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm)

Spec	Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm)	Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE
Price	$109.99	$149.99
Style	Power	Power
Weight	8 oz	8.5 oz
Core thickness	16 mm	14 mm
Core	Foam	Rib core
Shape	Not listed	Elongated
Length	—	16.625"
Width	—	7.375"
Handle	—	5.625"
Buyer rating	4.8 / 5 (797)	4.6 / 5 (74)

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.

Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) costs $40 less ($110 vs $150).
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) is lighter: 8 oz against 8.5 oz.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) has the thicker core (16 mm against 14 mm). Thicker cores are generally more forgiving; thinner ones generally have more pop.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) has a foam core and Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE has a rib core core.
Buyers on the sellers' own stores rate Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) 4.8 out of 5 (797 reviews) and Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE 4.6 (74). Different stores collect reviews differently, so treat small gaps as a tie.

Choose Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) if you want the lighter paddle, which is easier on the arm and quicker at the net.
Choose Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE if you want the heavier paddle for more stability behind drives.
Choose Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) if you want the thicker, generally more forgiving core.
Choose Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power Elongated 14mm SSTCORE if you want more pop and feedback from a thinner core.
Choose Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro (16mm) if price matters most.

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