Head to head
Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm vs Holbrook Aero T Carbon Fiber 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Face and core
Face: Toray T700 carbon face with minimal graphics (carbon) on the Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm, Unibody Force-Tec Unidirectional T700 Carbon Fiber (carbon) on the Holbrook Aero T Carbon Fiber 16mm. Core: 16mm Kevlar thermoformed core with foam-injected edge against Unibody Edgecraft Foam Injected Polypropylene.
Price
The Holbrook Aero T Carbon Fiber 16mm costs $110 less right now: $90 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $200 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
Warranty
Warranty is 6 months on the Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm and 12 months on the Holbrook Aero T Carbon Fiber 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Weight: Listed weights are within 0.05 oz: 7.9 oz for the Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm and 7.85 oz for the Holbrook Aero T Carbon Fiber 16mm.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Dymon Mayhem 5.5 16mm
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forPick the
Holbrook Aero T Carbon Fiber 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $110 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | DymonMayhem 5.5 16mm | HolbrookAero T Carbon Fiber 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $200 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $90 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $200 | $200 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 7.85 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | 113.5 |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Toray T700 carbon face with minimal graphics (Carbon) | Unibody Force-Tec Unidirectional T700 Carbon Fiber (Carbon) |
| Core | 16mm Kevlar thermoformed core with foam-injected edge | Unibody Edgecraft Foam Injected Polypropylene |
| USA Pickleball approved | Not stated by brand | Not stated by brand |
| Warranty | 6 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 25, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.