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Paddle Comparison

Holbrook Mav vs Rev Aria Pro

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 Mav

Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.43 vs 117.89, +0.54)

Hand Speed

Rev Aria Pro

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.43 vs 117.89)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Holbrook Mav

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.49 vs 6.19, +0.30)

Value

Rev Aria Pro

Lower effective price ($84.99 vs $79.20, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Holbrook
Rev

Model

Mav
Aria Pro

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
14mm

Weight

7.9 oz
7.9 oz

Swing Weight

118.43
117.89

Twist Weight

6.49
6.19

Play Style

—
power

Retail Price

$99.99
$99.00

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
20% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$84.99
$79.20

Holbrook

Mav

$84.99 (was $99.99)

Rev

Aria Pro

$79.20 (was $99.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Holbrook Mav if…

  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.49 is more forgiving on off-center hits.

Pick the Rev Aria Pro if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $6 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

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