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GEARBOX
Gearbox CX14E
Elongated
WeightAbout 8.0–8.5 oz (average 8.5 oz)
Thickness14mm
CoreCarbon fiber (T700 / SST core)
FaceCarbon fiber + Hyper Bite Spin Technology
Street price$250
この記事の要点
- Gearbox CX14E は、 Gearbox のフラグシップモデル。
- 従来のパドルにはフレームの外周にエッジガード（保護バンパー）が装着されているが、Gearboxはこれを排除。
- フェイス表面に施された独自のテクスチャー加工により、高いスピン性能を実現。
Gearbox CX14EisGearbox's flagship model. A unique paddle that differentiates with the innovative concept of introducing "edgeless" one-piece molding to the pickleball industry for the first time, making the entire paddle the sweet spot.
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Spec Overview
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brands | Gearbox |
| Core Material | Carbon fiber (T700 / SST core) |
| Face material | Carbon fiber + Hyper Bite Spin Technology |
| Thickness | 14mm |
| Weight | 約8.0〜8.5oz（個体・仕様により差があります） |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Structure | Unibody (one-piece molding) |
| Price | $199.99前後（販売店・時期により変動） |
| Handle length | 5 5/8″ |
What Is an Edgeless Design
Conventional paddles have an edge guard (protective bumper) fitted around the frame perimeter, but Gearbox eliminates it. With the unibody structure, the face extends to the paddle edge. It has the advantage that shots that would normally be a mistake by hitting the edge can be hit cleanly with an edgeless paddle.
Hyper Bite Spin Technology
Thanks to proprietary texture treatment applied to the face surface, it achieves high spin performance. Gearbox's grip technology cultivated in racquetball is also applied to its pickleball paddles.
Pros and Cons of Edgeless
- Pros: a wide sweet spot, edge shots can be hit cleanly, a uniform ball feel
- Cons: because there's no edge guard, it's prone to damage from contact with the ground, and the distinctive ball feel takes getting used to
Recommended for Players Like These
- Those who want to reduce edge-shot mistakes
- Advanced players interested in unique technology
- Those with racquetball experience
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