Holbrook
Holbrook Zone Power Series
The Holbrook Zone Power is an elongated, power-focused paddle for aggressive drives, putaways, and heavy spin. It suits players who want stability and reach more than a soft, control-first feel.
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Overview
The Zone Power uses a 16mm polypropylene core, a composite carbon-fiberglass-carbon face, and an EVA foam perimeter. Its 16.5-inch elongated shape adds reach, while the 7.5-inch width keeps the head relatively narrow. The listed weight is 8.96 ounces, so expect a substantial paddle rather than an especially quick one.
The foam perimeter and large-core cells are intended to improve stability, dwell time, and sweet-spot consistency. Its listed swing weight of 120 also points toward stronger plow-through on drives and putaways. The textured peel-ply surface and layered CFC face support spin and a responsive feel. One retailer's lab describes the paddle as more controlled and plush, so its feel may not match every aggressive-power description.
Play style
This paddle fits big swings from the baseline and point-ending attacks at the net. The elongated shape gives you extra reach, while the higher swing weight can help drive through the ball and handle heavy incoming shots. Reviewers describe the Zone as more powerful and stable than Holbrook's all-court Mav 2.0.
The textured surface and enhanced core flex support topspin and shot shaping. The 16mm core, foam perimeter, and large-core construction should help on off-center contact. Look elsewhere if your priority is quick kitchen hand speed, delicate resets, or a notably soft control-first response.
Best for
- Players who build points around aggressive baseline drives
- Players who want extra reach from an elongated shape
- Attackers who finish points with hard putaways
- Players seeking stability on off-center contact
- Players upgrading to a power-focused paddle
Look elsewhere if
- Players who prioritize fast kitchen hand exchanges
- Players who want a soft, control-first feel
- Players who mainly use compact swings
- Players uncomfortable with a listed weight near nine ounces
Strengths
- Power-focused construction with an EVA foam perimeter and large-core cells
- Heavy-spin potential from the textured peel-ply surface and enhanced core flex
- Extra reach from the 16.5-inch elongated shape
- Stable response supported by the 16mm core and listed 120 swing weight
- Reviewers report deeper drives and heavier putaways than with the Mav 2.0
Things to consider
- The listed 8.96-ounce weight may feel demanding during quick exchanges
- The elongated, head-heavier setup may be slower than a shorter, lighter paddle
- Its power emphasis may not suit players focused on soft dinks and resets
- Weight information varies across listings, with the brand listing about 8.0 ounces plus or minus 0.2 ounces
- A retailer lab describes a more controlled feel than the paddle's power-focused marketing and reviews
Specs
| Brand | Holbrook |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | 16mm polypropylene |
| Face | Composite |
| Face material | Carbon-fiberglass-carbon composite |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: handle length, grip circumference, handle.
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.