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Paddle Comparison

Holbrook Fuze Vantagrit vs Volair CMD HYB

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

Holbrook Fuze Vantagrit

Higher Swing Weight (power) (111.94 vs 110.66, +1.28)

Hand Speed

Volair CMD HYB

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (111.94 vs 110.66)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Volair CMD HYB

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.01 vs 6.32, +0.31)

Value

Volair CMD HYB

Lower effective price ($195.49 vs $161.99, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Holbrook
Volair

Model

Fuze Vantagrit
CMD HYB

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

7.94 oz
7.7 oz

Swing Weight

111.94
110.66

Twist Weight

6.01
6.32

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$229.99
$179.99

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$195.49
$161.99

Holbrook

Fuze Vantagrit

$195.49 (was $229.99)

Volair

CMD HYB

$161.99 (was $179.99)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Holbrook Fuze Vantagrit if…

  • You want more power — SW 111.94 is 1.28 points higher.

Pick the Volair CMD HYB if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (110.66 vs 111.94) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.32 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • You're price-conscious — about $34 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.

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