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GRYP Balance 1 - 30g cap 15mm vs Holbrook Aero T (14mm)

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Specs Comparison

Spec
GRYP Balance 1 - 30g cap 15mm
Holbrook Aero T (14mm)
Price
$200
$199.99
Swing Weight
114
115
Twist Weight
5.96
5.7
Weight
8.9 oz
7.8 oz
Core
15mm
14mm
Power
57 MPH
55.7 MPH
Pop
36.4 MPH
36.3 MPH
Spin
2042 RPM
1968 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 2
Balance
210mm
241mm

GRYP Balance 1 - 30g cap 15mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57 MPH (72nd percentile, avg 56.4)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −On the heavy side at 8.9 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

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Holbrook Aero T (14mm)

This paddle delivers mid-range 55.7 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

  • −Low stability — twist weight of 5.7 (13th percentile) means off-center hits will twist more in your hand
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

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