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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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