Adidas Metalbone PP 14.5mm (no weights) vs Holbrook Aero X (14mm)
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Adidas Metalbone PP 14.5mm (no weights)
This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.1 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Below-average power at 54.1 MPH (bottom 7%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 35.1 MPH (16th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Low stability — twist weight of 5.1 (bottom 2%) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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Holbrook Aero X (14mm)
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.2 MPH power, crisp 14mm feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thin core (14mm) gives a crisp, responsive feel with fast feedback
Cons
- −Below-average power at 55.2 MPH (18th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
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