Jazzy Elite 14

The Jazzy® Elite 14 is a front-wheel-drive Pride® power chair with 14-inch drive wheels and a 24-inch turning radius. Pride publishes a 300-pound weight capacity, a top speed of up to 4 mph, and a range of up to 18 miles at 300 pounds or up to 21 miles at 200 pounds. In the showroom, this is the chair people try when they want a traditional Jazzy with a larger drive wheel and a straightforward front-wheel-drive feel.

The model number is JELITE14. The seat is a depth-adjustable, limited-recline high-back with a headrest, and the batteries are NF-22. We will compare it with the Elite HD if you need a higher weight capacity, or with the Elite ES if you want a more compact front-wheel-drive chair.

Comfort and everyday use

A front-wheel-drive Elite pulls the chair from the front and has a familiar, predictable feel through a doorway or over a threshold. The 14-inch drive wheels and the high-back seat are what people notice after they sit down. This is an everyday indoor-and-errand chair, not a folding travel chair, and we demonstrate the joystick in our aisle so you can feel that difference.

• Front-wheel drive with 14-inch drive wheels
• 24-inch published turning radius
• 300-pound weight capacity
• Depth-adjustable, limited-recline high-back seat with a headrest
• NF-22 batteries

Drive, seating, and technology

Front-wheel drive is a different feel from a mid-wheel EVO or 600 ES. It can be easier for some riders to understand, and it is not always as tight around furniture. The high-back seat can be depth-adjusted, which matters more than the model name. A joystick demonstration is the best way to know whether the Elite 14 turns the way you need in your house.

Configurations and who it is for

JELITE14 is a single Pride model. It is a good chair if you want a traditional front-wheel Jazzy, you are at or under 300 pounds, and a folding travel chair would not be enough for daily use. If you need 450 pounds, sit in the Elite HD. If you need a tighter mid-wheel turn, sit in the 600 ES or an EVO.

Specifications

Pride® identifies this product as an FDA Class II medical device designed to aid individuals with mobility impairments. That is the manufacturer’s intended-use language, not a recommendation that this model is right for every person. Published speed, range, and dimensions can vary with the rider, the terrain, battery condition, and manufacturing tolerances. We will confirm the current specifications in writing before you decide.

Product photographs are courtesy of Pride Mobility. Specifications come from Pride’s current product and specification pages on pridemobility.com and should be confirmed before purchase. Visit our showroom at 1779 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA. We serve households throughout Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut.