Engage Pursuit Pro MX Review
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Engage Pursuit Pro MX

$259.99

The Pursuit Pro MX is an elongated paddle with a thinner core, offering incredible power and spin. It is comparable to top power paddles like the Prokennex Black Ace, if not more powerful. Favored by Engage’s pro team, the MX is designed for aggressive play and is ideal for players seeking big spin and power. Its higher swingweight enhances ball carry and enables harder hits, while the larger playing surface provides forgiveness and shot control. Despite being a thinner core paddle, the MX retains a softer and pleasant feel upon impact. However, its poppy and powerful nature may make it more challenging to control, especially for players transitioning from thicker core or non-thermoformed paddles. Overall, the Pursuit Pro MX offers impressive power, spin, and a softer feel in comparison to other thinner core paddles.

Quick Stats:

  • Control/Feel: 78
  • Power: 96
  • Spin: 96
  • Forgiveness: 83

Ratings are 1-100.

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Overview

The Pursuit Pro MX is a high-power paddle favored by Engage’s pro team due to its aggressive and powerful characteristics. With a higher swingweight and lower twistweight, it offers excellent ball carry despite its slightly smaller sweet spot. Unlike thermoformed paddles, the Pursuit Pro MX retains a softer feel upon impact, making it appealing to players preferring comfort. While its poppy nature may be challenging for some players to control, those transitioning from other thin core paddles may find it easier to adjust. The paddle’s launch angle is on the lower side, and its extended 5.75″ handle may be excessive for some users. Overall, the Pursuit Pro MX is best suited for experienced players seeking enhanced spin, power, and feel in comparison to other thin core paddles, rather than beginners or those accustomed to different paddle types.

Quick Stats:

  • Control/Feel: 78
  • Power: 93
  • Spin: 96
  • Forgiveness: 83

Ratings are 1-100.

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Paddle Specs
Length x Width 16.5″ x 7.4″
Core Thickness 14 mm
Core Material SST Carbon Fiber
Facing Material 3K Carbon Fiber Weave
Weight 8.5 oz
Handle Length 5.6″
Grip Size 3 15/16″
Our Review

The CX14E Ultimate Power is a welcome update to their original series. I can’t think of a situation where I would recommend the original CX14 series over the Ultimate Power series. The paddle has more power while maintaining the same soft feel, it still moves easily in the air despite the extra weight, and the spin is up there with the best of them. It feels more substantial and stable compared to the original series which is great, but they still aren’t the most forgiving paddles out there which is its one major drawback.

The CX14E Ultimate Power does offer more power than the original series but it wasn’t enough to put it in the power category alongside true power paddles like the Prokennex Black Ace or the Selkirk Power Air series. So I’m putting this one in the all-court category.

This is an excellent option for players who are looking for a bit more power than their current control paddle but don’t want to sacrifice the soft, plush feel of a control paddle either. While thermoformed paddles and other paddles with more power can be nice to have, they come with a price of a stiffer feel that’s harder control. The Ultimate Power series has the advantage there, though they aren’t quite as forgiving as some people need them to be.

Quick Stats:

  • Control/Feel: 92
  • Power: 84
  • Spin: 94
  • Forgiveness: 82

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Reviewer: Braydon (4.86 DUPR)

Manufacturer Warranty

Gearbox paddles are guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturer defects for the lifetime of the paddle. The warranty is not transferable after registration and only applies to the original owner. 

What is not covered by the warranty? 

  • Normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence. This includes the grip, edge or edge guard and face materials.
  • Any modifications made to the paddle.
  • Fading of graphics.
  • Hitting other objects (other than the pickleball) such as the ground or other paddles (this can weaken the paddle or loosen the trim).
  • Not being the original purchaser.

Gearbox holds the sole discretion to determine whether a damaged paddle is covered under warranty. Replacement paddles are not covered under warranty.

To submit a warranty claim, please call Gearbox Headquarters at 1.877.443.2726 Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm PST or email returns@gearboxsports.com.

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