Holbrook Aero T Kevlar 16mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$220
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
pop
Feedback is mixed on this theme lately.
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- popFeedback is mixed on this theme lately.
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivessmooth impactconnected feelplayableeasy to trust
Touch & Control
- It tends to feel confidence-inspiring at the kitchen, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out calm and predictable when on resets and dinks.
Power
- In real play, it shows up as lively when you step in.
- The common thread: easy to generate pace.
Feel
- The first impression is comfortable over long sessions.
- In real play, it shows up as connected and clean.
Overall
- The common thread: predictable in play.
- Most feedback points to balanced overall.
Phrased for clarity.
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