This paddle is light giving me fast hands. Light does not mean lacking power. It has plenty. This paddle allows me to hit placement with accuracy but still has plenty of power for drives. The surface facilities great soon. I highly recommend this paddle for excelling the player to the next level. It’s my go to paddle. Being a 4.0 player I need a paddle that provides consistent shots. This paddle fits the bill. Love it.
I am new to Pickleball this past year, so I had no idea a paddle that has this much feel, and basically a full face/paddle sweet spot was out there. I thought the long handle would enable me to use too much wrist, but it doesn't. It gives me more control. Great Paddle! Everyone should have one in their bag!
The folks across the net watched as the ball changed direction in the air..they had no chance for a return.. described the shot as terminal..love this bat..😉
Great Paddle! Excellent control, feels great in your hand, and looks great! A really really smooth paddle to play with!
I've owned many paddles in my 6 years of playing...most I've ended up selling as they did not suit my game, or played differently than advertised. With the Power Pro, it was within the first 10 minutes of playing that I knew this paddle was KILLER.
I already have excellent power in my game, but this thing has added even more sting especially in hand battles. On the touch side, I am able to dink with precision and spin given the sandpaper-like surface.
Yup, quickly becoming my favorite paddle in the arsenal. My only regret was waiting this long to buy my first Holbrook, I've always wanted to try one.
I have been amazed by Holbrook's customer service. I am amending a prior review of the MavPro based on how well Holbrook responded to a problem that I had with my 6 month old paddle. When I bought the MavPro I liked it a lot for spin and control. I am a beginning player, 3.0. I noticed a change in sound and feel starting about 3 weeks ago. The paddle delaminated, a disappointment after 6 months of moderate play at beginner levels. I was sure that I had no recourse, I could not locate my receipt and I wasn't sure of my exact purchase date. Holbrook volunteered that the paddle was still under warranty, located my sales receipt and offered me the choice of a refund, replacement or store credit. They said that they stand behind their family name and products 100% and they did. I now have a new paddle on its way and I am fully convinced that my issue is an anomaly, but that Holbrook's commitment to customer satisfaction is genuine
Holbrook made it right and was very helpful
I have had this paddle for about a month now and I’m really impressed. Resets and drives are amazing. You can really notice the grip on the ball. I used the aero for a lesson and realized I should have left Joola a long time ago.
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.
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.
Hello. Sorry I have not given a review yet, but since receiving the paddle at christmas time I have only played only a few times due to the cold. Hope it warms up soon so that I can get a few more games in. Thank you.
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.
These overgrips are so much better than Gamma grips. They feel and look great.
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
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 have been using two other brans of 16mm.for controll. One was aa new release over a yr ago supposed to be more power. I noticed as i played player if different levels the my shots that worked on a 3.5 did not on a 3.7-4:00. I needed more power , faster hands with out sacrificing controls. I had been afraid to move from the 16mm. .until I tried the 14mm. I always had fast hands but everyone i play regularly with kept commenting on my hands getting faster
My returns were faster with more spin. Not a one mentioned my accuracy suffering.
I play with a group of 3.5 to 4.3 and could never stay up with them until now.
I can drop the bangers hardest shots, return with greater speed and my accuracy has improved because i have more time to ready my shots. Love the 14 mm Pro E
Going to try the metallic just to see how the new weighted design works.
Light weighted, improved my game tremendously!
Intermediate player. Upgraded from a basic starter paddle to an entry level Carbon paddle, which was a big improvement in spin and control but thought there may be more to be gained jumping up another level. The Pro Aero Metallic just arrived and after just a few plays, it seems to be another step up in control with the addition of some added power. I’m finding I can get even more spin, with the same effort, than I was getting with the Carbon paddle I was using (3k Carbon) So far I’m loving it!!
Fun to practice technique and shots (drill) against lesser players. Stylish. Great touch.
Wow just wow! This became my Go to paddle… I love how light the paddle is… very very quick on the hands. From playing with other paddles, the Aero T does not disappoint. It feels like a weapon… you can attack on every level of the court, base line mid court and especially at the kitchen. Resets are nice and control is surprisingly good, I think it’s due to the weights embedded in the corners to increase the sweet spot. The spin is honestly what I love. I can shape the it’s crazy, the amount of dip I get from my topspin is elite. I genuinely love this paddle!
Power: 9/10
Control: 8.5/10
Grit: 9/10
Weight: 10/10
Length: 9.5/10
Worth The Money: 9/10
I am coming from a Body Helix X2 Pro, one of my favorites ever. Going from that to this has been interesting but good.
I switched because I needed a lighter paddle, as I wanted to my hands to be quicker as I am an advanced player. The grit feels really solid for this paddle. The pop is great but the only downside is, is if you hit closer to the edges of the paddle then the ball just seems to die, which is normal but it dies more than I am used to. So far, it was well worth the money, just have to get used to it.
Very good, it has everything, just a little bit of control and it would be complete with its spin speed and grip.
I loved his service and the agility when hitting the ball. It was two weeks of making the most of it and I liked it.
I just had to put some weight on it to make it complete with the controller but otherwise excellent
LOVE this paddle. I had been using a 14mm CRBN 1x and wanted to try something new and edgeless. This paddle has so much pop and power while maintaining control. I added a hesacore grip with an overgrip and edge guards with some weights on edges and it’s the perfect blend of balance and power. My serve got added power and spin, and it was already quite good. Can’t suggest this paddle enough to people who take pickleball serious. I’m a 3.5-4.0 player with a tennis background so drives are a big part of my game.