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Body Helix X3 Pro vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm

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Specs Comparison

Spec
Body Helix X3 Pro
Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm
Price
$180
$166.5
Swing Weight
132
128
Twist Weight
6.65
6.9
Weight
8.7 oz
8.8 oz
Core
18mm
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Power
54.7 MPH
56.2 MPH
Pop
34.2 MPH
35 MPH
Spin
1949 RPM
1880 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 2
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Balance
246mm
241mm

Body Helix X3 Pro

This paddle delivers control-oriented 54.7 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Heavy swing weight of 132 (top 1%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Below-average power at 54.7 MPH (12th percentile, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
  • −Lower pop at 34.2 MPH (bottom 3%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Very high swing weight of 132 (top 1%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot

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Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power — a versatile option.

Pros

  • +Exceptional stability — 6.9 twist weight is 84th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
  • +Heavy swing weight of 128 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
  • +Competitive price at $166.5 (below the $197 average)

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 35 MPH (14th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
  • −Very high swing weight of 128 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
  • −On the heavy side at 8.8 oz (top 1%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Tennis Converts
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