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Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm vs Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J5 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J5 16mm
Price
$189.99
$165.75
Swing Weight
121
129
Twist Weight
6.15
6.14
Weight
8.1 oz
8.6 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
57.3 MPH
57 MPH
Pop
35.3 MPH
34.9 MPH
Spin
2004 RPM
2067 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 2
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Balance
245mm
243mm
Bread & Butter Shogun 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.3 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — an all-court option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.3 MPH (79th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 121 (87th percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (20th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Power PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J5 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a versatile option in an elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57 MPH (72nd percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 129 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (13th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Very high swing weight of 129 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Creator code: PBSTUDIO — 10% OFF
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