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Holbrook Aero T (16mm) vs Holbrook Aero X (16mm)

The Holbrook Aero T (16mm) and the Holbrook Aero X (16mm) are both 16 mm elongated paddles, so this one comes down to the measured numbers. Across the 6 specs with a clearly better direction the Aero T (16mm) takes 4 and the Aero X (16mm) takes 1. Swing weights are within 0.0 of each other, so neither should feel noticeably quicker in hand. They retail for the same $199.99.

Two paddles from the same brand, so the differences are the ones the maker chose. Every number below is lab-measured, not a manufacturer claim.

Spec by spec

Holbrook Aero T (16mm) compared with Holbrook Aero X (16mm)
SpecHolbrookAero T (16mm)HolbrookAero X (16mm)
Price$199.99$199.99
Core thickness16 mm16 mm
Static weightNeither is better — it's a feel preference.7.8 oz7.8 oz
Swing weightHigher = more power and plow-through; lower = quicker hands.113.0113.0
Twist weightHigher is more forgiving on off-center hits.5.695.82
Balance pointHigher = more head-heavy.23.8 cm23.8 cm
Spin2,016 RPM1,974 RPM
Power55.9 MPH55.8 MPH
Pop36.2 MPH36.1 MPH
Firepower5249
Handle length5.5 in5.3 in
Grip size4.250 in4.250 in
ShapeElongatedElongated
BuildGen 2Gen 2
SurfaceRaw Texture/Peel PlyRaw Texture/Peel Ply
Face materialCarbonCarbon
Spin ratingMediumMedium
CertificationUSAPUSAP

Highlighted cells win a spec that has an unambiguously better direction (6 of them here). Swing weight, static weight and balance point are never highlighted — neither direction is better, they are feel preferences.

Where each one ranks

Holbrook Aero T (16mm)

Spin2016 rpm(48)
Power55.9(46)
Pop36.2(46)
Swing weight113.0(42)
Twist weight5.7(8)
Balance point23.8 cm(43)

Holbrook Aero X (16mm)

Spin1974 rpm(30)
Power55.8(42)
Pop36.1(41)
Swing weight113.0(42)
Twist weight5.8(12)
Balance point23.8 cm(43)

Percentiles are ranks against paddles measured by the same lab, never blended across labs.

Keep going

Open this in the interactive comparison to add up to two more paddles, or tune either one with lead tape on its own page: Aero T (16mm) · Aero X (16mm).

Static weight 7.8 oz vs 7.8 oz — a few grams of tape moves swing weight far more than static weight, so either can be pushed toward the other.

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