Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs Ronbus Tenon
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Ronbus Tenon takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power88
- 76Control91
- 82Spin90
- 74Forgiveness88
- 76Sweet spot89
- 78Stability88
- 82Maneuverability78
- 90Pop83
- 70Touch89
- 76Consistency90
- 70Swing weight72
- 72Twist weight86
- 60Launch angle54
- 80Plow through82
- 54Softness85
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs Ronbus Tenon specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 | Ronbus Tenon |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.1 | 87.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer |
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 verdict
Holbrook's power build is a conventional 14 mm thermoformed hybrid with the pop numbers to match. You are paying partly for the cosmetics, but the construction is honest.
Ronbus Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on measured traits while costing about $100 less.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Ronbus Tenon scores 85 against 54 for Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 — a 31-point gap. They are effectively level on power, swing weight, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Ronbus Tenon is $20 cheaper at $180.
Softness
Ronbus Tenon leads by 31 points (85 vs 54).
Touch
Ronbus Tenon leads by 19 points (89 vs 70).
Control
Ronbus Tenon leads by 15 points (91 vs 76).
Forgiveness
Ronbus Tenon leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 74, sweet spot 89 vs 76, twist weight 86 vs 72. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is the clearer pick at this level — control 91 vs 76, touch 89 vs 70, forgiveness 88 vs 74. At 110 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is the clearer pick at this level — touch 89 vs 70, control 91 vs 76, spin 90 vs 82. Swing weight 110 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Ronbus Tenon
Ronbus Tenon is the clearer pick at this level — softness 85 vs 54, forgiveness 88 vs 74, twist weight 86 vs 72. Its 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Take Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 if you want pop (+7), launch angle (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 review →Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want softness (+31), touch (+19), control (+15). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs Ronbus Tenon FAQ
- Which is better, the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the Ronbus Tenon?
- Ronbus Tenon carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.8 vs 78.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Ronbus Tenon leads by 31 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for Ronbus Tenon. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the Ronbus Tenon?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 measures 90 on power against 88 for Ronbus Tenon. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Ronbus Tenon at 91 versus 76. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Ronbus Tenon scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 82 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14. In practice a 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Ronbus Tenon, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Ronbus Tenon carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Ronbus Tenon costs $180, $20 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face. Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Ronbus Tenon, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.375 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Ronbus Tenon avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Ronbus Tenon is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 at 8 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 to the Ronbus Tenon?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Ronbus Tenon leads on softness by 31 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $200 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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