Matt Khoury
Tested by Matt Khoury
4.5 player · 2 yrs testing paddles · 620+ reviewed
Reviewed
MAY 2025
Updated OCTOBER 2026

Holbrook Arma Metallic T 14mm Pickleball Paddle Review

MATT'S VERDICT

The Arma Metallic T is the softer version of the regular Arma T: same elongated frame and swing weight, but the metallic PET face replaces raw carbon and tones down the sharpness. Contact feels more muted, with more dwell on touch shots and a slightly more forgiving response on off-center hits.

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All measurements
Serve speed
60.8 mph
Serve speed percentile
83.3%
Serve speed z-score
0.834
Punch volley speed
38.3 mph
Punch volley speed percentile
30.8%
Punch volley speed z-score
-0.187
Spin
2215 rpm
Spin percentile
32.7%
Spin z-score
-0.237
Swing weight
121.1
Swing weight percentile
90.2%
Swing weight z-score
1.290
Twist weight
6.3
Twist weight percentile
40.0%
Twist weight z-score
-0.299
Static weight
8.1 oz
Static weight percentile
70.7%
Static weight z-score
0.512
Balance point
24.8 cm
Balance point percentile
89.1%
Balance point z-score
1.185
Firepower
57/100
Control score
48/100
Power rating
3/5
Control rating
3/5
Spin rating
2/5
Pop rating
2/5
Forgiveness rating
2/5
Shot resetting rating
3/5
Feel rating
4/5
Matt's star rating
4/5
Balance offset from center
+3.8 cm
Core thickness
14 mm
Shape
Elongated
Length
16.5 in
Width
7.5 in
Handle length
5.75 in
Handle circumference
4.25 in
Surface material
Metallic Poly Carbon Fiber Weave
Core material
Polypropylene Honeycomb
Surface texture
Peel Ply (Coarse)
Manufacturing process
Thermoformed
Classification
Gen 3
Approval body
USA Pickleball
Punch volley rank
#343 of 517 measured paddles
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