Pro Series, Power Pro E, Elongated Paddle Face, USAPA Approved, Professional Pickleball Paddle

Like a lot of things, saying that a PB paddle is the "best" is a highly arbitrary exercise. This is not a one size fits all kinda deal. It comes down to opinion, particularly based on a player's wants and needs. That said, The Holbrook Power Pro E is my favorite paddle that I've played with in the 5 years since drinking to Kool-Aid on this crazy little sport. There are many criteria and intangibles that go into my opinion, but here are the main things I am measuring: (1) Ability to hit control shots, (2) Access to pop when needed, (3) Overall paddle feel, (4) Paddle dimensions, and (5) Durability. The Holbrook tops out these categories relative to every other paddle (somewhere between 50-60) that I've tried. This Holbrook is just a good "feel" paddle. There are very few shots that I hit with this paddle where they don't seem right or true. It is great for the soft / dink game. It's pretty decent for spin, but I'm not a spin wizard and therefore not an expert. The grip is nice and the handle length (5 inches) pretty ideal for me as I do not like the longer handles. The pop is there when I need it, but still has nice control on the power shots. And this paddle is as durable as any I've played with. While the pics I attached show some wear and tear, I am hard on my paddles-- very rarely does one last more than 3 months. I'm nearly 4 months in with this one and it still has some life on it. Big fan of this paddle overall...It's the main one in my bag. Don't see that changing for the forseeable future. Highly recommend!

Awesome paddle. Good well sized sweet spot and not too heavy with awesome grip

Excellent

Absolutely love my Holbrook Power Pro. HOWEVER.... This product weighed about 8.3 oz on arrival, which is 0.3 oz heavier than advertised. That being said, if you have decent upper body strength (particularly wrist), then you should be fine. The only unfortunate part about the weight on arrival was I could not add as much lead tape weight to my spots as normal, which definitely impacted the "feel". Overall great paddle, but don't buy for serious play without quality assurance. If I was playing in tournaments more often, i would have sent back for a lighter paddle so I could add my weight where I wanted to get me to my 9oz play weight.

The paddle felt really good the first time I used it. Better than any of the demo I tried. Very happy with it.