Holbrook American Fuze
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- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $250.00
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.
Is the Fuze Elongated worth $250?
Yes, if supporting veterans and a bold look appeal to you. At $250 it sits in the premium price range, it costs a bit more than the $229.99 standard Fuze, with 5% of every sale supporting the Fisher House Foundation, while delivering the same firm, controllable full-foam play.
Who should buy the Fuze Elongated?
Players who enjoy the crisp, lively feel of full foam but want a paddle that is easier to keep in the court. It suits anyone who wants predictable foam with a cause attached, and a Holbrook USA hat comes with it.
Buy it if
- You want to support the Fisher House Foundation
- You like firm, poppy full foam
- You want foam power dialed back a bit
- You want a bold, clean design
Skip it if
- You want maximum power like the Boomstik
- You want a plush feel on dinks
- You want to avoid the premium price
How does the Fuze Elongated play?
This is the Holbrook Fuze in an American design, so it plays the same. Its dual-density foam adds power on center hits and forgiveness on mishits, and the predictable response lets you rip a weak return without fearing the ball will fly. Resets are stable, though pace is harder to absorb.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Fuze Elongated?
Its biggest edge is predictable, controllable foam power with extra forgiveness. The main cost is a firm feel that makes topspin roll dinks and drops harder.
Strengths
- Predictable response that is easy to adjust to
- Forgiveness on off-center hits
- Punch volleys that win hands battles
- Flicks on par with many foam paddles
Trade-offs
- Firm feel makes topspin dinks harder
- Trails Gen 3 paddles on flick pocketing
- Harder to absorb pace on resets
- Less raw power than the Boomstik
Closest match we’ve tested
Holbrook American Fuze vs RPM Q2
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
15% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Swing Weight
- 117
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
15% off with code KITCHEN
15% off with KITCHEN
15% off with KITCHEN
Not sure yet? Compare the Holbrook American Fuze against any paddle
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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 V2 – James Ignatowich signature paddle
Power 84Spin 92
16mm Gen 3 · Swing weight 119
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Fuze Elongated measured power 92, spin 83, swing weight 116 and twist weight 6.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.