Holbrook American Fuze
Our take on the Fuze Elongated
The Holbrook American Fuze features a bold and clean design that is sure to turn heads on the court. It also comes with a Holbrook USA lifestyle hat, and 5% of sales go to the Fisher House Foundation — a nonprofit that works alongside the Veterans Health Administration to provide complimentary quality of life services for active military members, veterans and their families.
Check out our full review of the Holbrook Fuze here.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $250.00
Is the Fuze Elongated worth $250?
Who should buy the Fuze Elongated?
How does the Fuze Elongated play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Fuze Elongated?
Fuze Elongated vs Fuze Elongated
Power
Holbrook American Fuze
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Holbrook
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
Power
Holbrook Fuze
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Holbrook
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Fuze Elongated
Is the Holbrook American Fuze worth $250?
If the cause and design matter to you, yes. It costs more than the $229.99 standard Fuze, but 5% of sales go to the Fisher House Foundation, which serves military members, veterans and their families.
Who should buy the Holbrook American Fuze?
Players who like a firm, poppy full-foam feel with the power dialed back a little, plus a bold, clean design. It also comes with a Holbrook USA hat.
Is the Holbrook American Fuze a power paddle or a control paddle?
It leans toward control for a foam paddle. It's the standard Fuze underneath, which puts more emphasis on controllability than the Selkirk Boomstik.
Does the Holbrook American Fuze have good spin?
It's solid for full foam. Shot shaping on flicks is on par with or better than many foam paddles, though it trails a lot of Gen 3 options.
Is the Holbrook American Fuze USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What are some Holbrook American Fuze alternatives?
RPM Friction Pro
RPM Friction Pro V2
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How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.