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    Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V

    Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Aramid fiber blended with carbon, textured peel-ply face

    Holbrook

    Fuze Widebody 16mm

    $229.99

    7.8–8 oz · 16mm core · Widebody

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    JOOLA Pro V 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro V

    $299.95

    8–8.4 oz · 16mm core · Hybrid

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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 Widebody 16mmJOOLA Pro V

    Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm (Widebody) and JOOLA Pro V (Hybrid) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecHolbrook Fuze Widebody 16mmJOOLA Pro V
    Weight7.8–8 oz8–8.4 oz
    ShapeWidebodyHybrid
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core materialDual Density Foam CorePolymer honeycomb
    Face materialAramid fiber blended with carbon, textured peel-plyCarbon fiber
    Handle length5.25"5.3"
    Price$229.99$299.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm is listed at 7.8–8 oz; JOOLA Pro V at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm measures 15.88" × 8.13"; JOOLA Pro V measures 16.2" × 7.6" (widebody vs hybrid). The JOOLA Pro V is 0.32" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm has a 5.25" handle; JOOLA Pro V has a 5.3" handle, so the JOOLA Pro V handle is 0.05" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm lists its face as Aramid fiber blended with carbon, textured peel-ply; JOOLA Pro V lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm lists its core as Dual Density Foam Core; JOOLA Pro V lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm

    Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: control

    JOOLA Pro V

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Holbrook Fuze Widebody 16mm if…

    • you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot

    Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…

    • you like extra reach at the kitchen line
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