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Paddle Comparison

Head Radical vs Holbrook Mav

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

Head Radical

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.67 vs 118.43, +0.24)

Hand Speed

Holbrook Mav

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.67 vs 118.43)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Holbrook Mav

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.46 vs 6.49, +0.03)

Value

Holbrook Mav

Lower effective price ($169.15 vs $84.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Head
Holbrook

Model

Radical
Mav

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

15mm
16mm

Weight

8.4 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

118.67
118.43

Twist Weight

6.46
6.49

Play Style

control
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Retail Price

$199.00
$99.99

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$169.15
$84.99

Head

Radical

$169.15 (was $199.00)

Holbrook

Mav

$84.99 (was $99.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Head Radical if…

  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Holbrook Mav if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $84 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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