{"product_id":"holbrook-fuze-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"Holbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-shortdescription\"\u003eElongated power paddle in the Fuze line with a dual density foam core, 16mm thickness, and textured carbon fiber face, tuned for added stability and control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiddleweight \/ Medium Grip\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHolbrook Fuze Elongated 16mm Pickleball Paddle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the reach and leverage of an elongated shape but do not want the liveliest, quickest rebound in the family, the 16mm Elongated Fuze is the smarter pick. It keeps the same dual density foam core platform used across the Fuze line, then adds thickness to slow the response slightly, increase dwell, and make the face feel steadier on blocks and counters. Compared to the 14mm Elongated, you get a more settled ball, better reset confidence, and a little more forgiveness when contact drifts away from center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking across the full four paddle Fuze lineup, control and forgiveness stack up like this: Widebody 16mm offers the most forgiveness and stability, followed by Hybrid 16mm, then Elongated 16mm, with Elongated 14mm being the fastest and most pop forward. That places the 16mm Elongated squarely in the middle of the family. It is built for players who want elongated reach and heavier plow through, but still prefer a calmer response than the 14mm when points speed up at the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm Dual Density Foam Core - \u003c\/strong\u003eDelivers power while keeping response consistent and predictable across the paddle face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElongated Shape - \u003c\/strong\u003eAdds dwell time and stability compared to the 14mm, improving control on blocks, counters, and resets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Peel Ply Carbon Fiber Fac\u003c\/strong\u003ee - Provides confident spin generation with a crisp, controlled feel at contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlow Through Swing Weight - \u003c\/strong\u003e117 to 118 swing weight supports deeper drives and heavier serves without feeling overly jumpy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLineup Tuned Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e - More controlled than the Elongated 14mm, less forgiving than the Hybrid 16mm and Widebody 16mm, with the most reach in the Fuze family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eSee the Holbrook Fuze in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; justify-items: center; align-items: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 320px; background: #000; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 500px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background: #000;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" title=\"Holbrook Fuze Video 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k3loZnhwE90\" width=\"281\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 320px; background: #000; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height: 500px; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; background: #000;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; display: block;\" title=\"Holbrook Fuze Video 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bdxGNgQZjHY\" width=\"281\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 32px 0; padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6f6f6 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Accent Bar --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 4px; background: #cc0000; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; color: #666;\"\u003eExpert Review\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 10px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 600; color: #111;\"\u003e\"The 16mm Elongated Fuze is the elongated option I trust when the game gets frantic. It still drives with weight, but the extra thickness makes blocks and counters feel more predictable than the 14mm.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: #555;\"\u003e— PickleballCentral Gear Expert\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the 16mm Elongated compare to the 14mm Elongated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 16mm is steadier with more dwell and a calmer response. The 14mm is quicker, livelier, and more pop forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does it compare to the 16mm Hybrid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Hybrid is more forgiving and quicker in hand battles. Elongated 16mm offers more reach and stronger plow through on full swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does it compare to the 16mm Widebody?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Widebody has the largest sweet spot and the highest forgiveness. Elongated 16mm trades some forgiveness for reach and leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who should choose the 16mm Elongated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Players who want elongated reach with controlled power and a more settled feel than the 14mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual grip sizes may vary up to 1\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"the kitchen shop PB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48037164318955,"sku":"HOL143-0001","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/4824\/8043\/files\/4_2__16420.1775065780.386.513.jpg?v=1775080611","url":"https:\/\/shop.thekitchenpb.com\/products\/holbrook-fuze-elongated-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"the kitchen shop PB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}