Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 14
Holbrook
Fuze Elongated 16mm
$229.99
7.8–8 oz · 16mm core · Elongated
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Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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The Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the JOOLA Magnus 3S 14's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm | JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.8–8 oz | 7.7–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 14mm |
| Core material | — | Propulsion Core polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon (CAC) layered face with textured peel ply | Charged Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5" |
| Price | $229.99 | $99.95 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm is listed at 7.8–8 oz; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm has a 16mm core; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 has a 14mm core, so the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Handle length. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm has a 5.5" handle; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 has a 5" handle, so the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm lists its face as Carbon fiber + carbon-aramid-carbon; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 lists Charged Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm
Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power
JOOLA Magnus 3S 14
Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm if…
- you prize control on resets and dinks
Pick the JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 if…
- you want a livelier face for put-aways
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