Pink and Blue Paddles

I bought this paddle as kind of an afterthought during Black Friday sales, when I purchased a dozen paddles from different brands to find some new "mains" to play with.

I wasn't blown away by its presentation (it has a bit of a cheap look and feel IMO and the carbon fiber seems a lighter colored look than my other RCF paddles that makes it seem lower quality) but having played with it for a couple months, it's made it near the top of my rotation as is one of my three go-to paddles for outdoor play.

What I love about it is feels like it has plenty of power, but doesn't have the stiff feels of many thermoformed paddles; it has a soft, controlled power and a very stable sweet spot. It is definitely elongated but is light and nimble enough to play quicker in the hand—more like a hybrid paddle. Also, they have some of the best graphics/logo in the industry (I'd like to see a Power Pro with a black edge guard though).

My main feedback is around price; at $130, these would be extremely competitive with the likes of thermoformed offerings from Vatic, 11SIX24, Versix, Pikkl, Ronbus, etc—and they would get my full-throated recommendation to everyone I play with. At $150, they just get lost in the see of dozens of other midrange brands and don't have enough distinct tech to stand out.

Hope Holbrook continues to iterate (maybe a widebody or true hybrid shape power pro?) and excited to see where they go!

I bought the Pro-Aero Metallic 16mm and have been playing with it for a month, 5-6 times a week. As a 4.5 to 5.0 player who is on the court with many similarly rated players, I can safely say this paddle does it all - a fantastic balance between power and control, pop off the face and touch at the NVZ. My two most recent prior paddles (Selkirk Luxx and then the Six Zero Black Diamond) are awesome as well, but the Luxx traded power and pop for control, so I moved to the Six Zero. The Pro-Aero Metallic plays similarly to the Black Diamond but with less transition time (a shorter learning curve) and with a bit more pop and bite off the face. You’ll need some decent topspin to help keep the ball in play but there’s plenty of grip to get the ball spinning. In short, with the right strokes, you will not be disappointed with the Pro-Aero Metallic.

The spin on my new Aero T 16mm is out of this world. I have power and control with this racquet and it has replaced my J2K as my main paddle. I am even joining your ambassador program after this purchase! Great job Holbrook!!!!

Great paddle and great service!

Wow! From the moment i started playing with the Aero T paddle I loved it. Great combination of power, spin, and control and I noticed a significant improvement in my hand speed. I had been playing with the Joola Perseus 2 and the Aero T blows it away. Very, very happy with my purchase.

I ordered a Holbrook paddle from Canada. I knew there would be small fee going across the border but I was stocked when I got a bill from UPS. They wanted a $78 brokerage fee and told me they might discard the package if I didn’t pay the fee. Boy did that ever feel like blackmail! I reported this to Holbrook customer service and they immediately sent me a discount which more than covered the brokerage fee. I was so surprised and grateful. I was feeling awful and ripped off, by UPS, but ended up feeling very good about Holbrook. Holbrook makes excellent paddles and their customer service makes it easy to choose Holbrook.

My top 3 to go paddle!!!
It grabs the ball securely and places the ball to where I want it. That's how unique this paddle is. Powerful spin, manageable control and the power depends on my strength.

I am new to Holbrook and the AeroX 14mm is my new love. After trying different paddles, I upgraded from my entry level SLK Evo2.0. The Aero X has more control, spin and pop. Everything just feels better. The lighter weight allows me to get to more volleys and control where I want the ball to go. I would describe myself as an all-court player and this paddle suits me just perfectly.

The one knock on the edge less design is the edge gets scuffed easily and you need to but some tape to protect it.

These overgrips are so much better than Gamma grips. They feel and look great.

Love Holbrook paddles and their employees. I’m fortunate to live an hour from the office, and enjoy each time I visit for specials. 1st real paddle was the Mav pro. As a beginner it changed my world of pickleball. Over time I purchased a power pro and have not been disappointed. Another increase in play. I’ve played with the 14mm and 16mm. I love the power of both. The 14 was first, power and speed surprised opponents. However I felt I was getting a little sloppy with any touch shot. My level of play. Killer deal on a 16 so I went that route. Touch came back without loss of power. Game has improved so getting ready to go back to the 14 in an AeroT. Bought at Christmas as a present to myself. Have not played with it due to knee surgery. Grit on the face will definitely change spin. Looking forward to playing after recovery. Buy a Holbrook, you won’t regret it. If you’re ever in Logan Utah, stop in and meet the family and employees.

I have the 16mm... This paddle has everything you need as well as reassurance that the edges won't come off. It hits like a 14mm, it's very light so you can stack it up with weight. . . Definitely pro level paddle.
The 5.5 inch grip give me enough room for my 2 hand backhand without crowding.
Its a Chefs Kiss.

-Brandon

I just played with my new Paddle I love the control and power!

Was skeptical at first cuz of all the hype the metalic has been getting but I am glad I chose the kevlar . Took some getting used to at first cuz the sweet spot is closer to the top than middle but once I got used to it after three sessions it has become game changing. I compete at 4.5+ level most of the time and have noticed significant accuracy in my drops/dinks (barely have to try to get topspin/slice). Drives/ hand battles are so easy cuz paddle is so light so it cuts through the air quickly. Even when i messed up and popped balls at kitchen i had enough time to reset and be ready to counter put down. Paddle also has a nice metal thump to it when ball makes contact. Everyone at my park was asking me about it.

They also has really good customer service they let me exchange a Mav Pro after returned date was passed cuz it wasnt my playing style, i was able to use the credit toward aero kevlar and im very thankful. Other brands like joola wouldnt even reply to you lol.

Big shoutout to Kylie for making the whole process easy. Will definitely be getting more paddles from them

I purchased this to step up to a lighter weight 16mm paddle and liked the specs if the Aero-T. Much better control with just enough power. Have a bad elbow so less vibration is a big plus. Highly recommend.

i have plenty of pickleball paddles and i just purchased my second bag with holbrook and this is by far the best brand in the market! Top quality bag with plenty of space for paddles, balls, and shoes! On the other hand, can’t even complain about the paddles. As good as it gets!