Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm vs Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $149.99▲ | $179.99 |
| PowerDerived | 68 | 71▲ |
| ControlDerived | 44 | 45▲ |
| SpinDerived | 93▲ | 87 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 33▲ | 29 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 58 | 52 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Toray carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.4"▲ | 7.375" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 5.6"▲ | 5.5" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.12 oz | 8.2 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 22 cm | 21.2 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | No | No |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2024 | 2022 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Face
- Raw carbon against Toray carbon — the main driver of the spin difference.
- Price
- Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm is $30 cheaper at MSRP.
Choose the
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 14mm
- Budget matters — it's $30 less
No retailer links for this paddle yet.
Choose the
Gearbox CX14 Ultimate Power
- You prefer the brand or the feel
$179.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.
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