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Arronax KVL004 16mm vs Facolos Elite X Hybrid

On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.

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Specification comparison of KVL004 16mm and Elite X Hybrid
Spec
ARRONAX
ArronaxKVL004 16mm
Facolos Elite X Hybrid pickleball paddle
FacolosElite X Hybrid
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec$219.99$219.00
PowerDerived4848
ControlDerived6666
SpinDerived8888
ForgivenessDerived5051
Swing weight indexDerived4140
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec16 mm16 mm
Face materialManufacturer SpecRaw carbonRaw carbon
Core materialManufacturer SpecPolypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb
ShapeManufacturer SpecHybridHybrid
LengthManufacturer Spec16.2"16.2"
WidthManufacturer Spec7.7"7.7"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec5.3"5.1"
Static weightManufacturer Spec8 oz8.07 oz
Balance pointDerived21.1 cm20.9 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer SpecNoNo
USAP approvedManufacturer SpecYesYes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec20262026

These two are hard to separate

Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.

ARRONAX

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Arronax KVL004 16mm

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Facolos Elite X Hybrid pickleball paddle

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Facolos Elite X Hybrid

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