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Paddle Comparison

Gruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam vs Nox JMA

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Nox JMA

Higher Swing Weight (power) (107.07 vs 109.66, +2.59)

Hand Speed

Gruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (107.07 vs 109.66)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Nox JMA

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.29 vs 6.54, +0.25)

Value

Gruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam

Lower effective price ($152.10 vs $174.24, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Gruvn
Nox

Model

LAZR-16HD Full Foam
JMA

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.8 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

107.07
109.66

Twist Weight

6.29
6.54

Play Style

all-court
all-court

Retail Price

$169.00
$204.99

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$152.10
$174.24

Gruvn

LAZR-16HD Full Foam

$152.10 (was $169.00)

Nox

JMA

$174.24 (was $204.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Gruvn LAZR-16HD Full Foam if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (107.07 vs 109.66) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You're price-conscious — about $22 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

Pick the Nox JMA if…

  • You want more power — SW 109.66 is 2.59 points higher.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.54 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

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