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Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2NFK 16mm vs Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2NFK 16mm
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C 14mm
Price
$195
$209.99
Swing Weight
113
112
Twist Weight
6.88
7.19
Weight
8.1 oz
8.2 oz
Core
—
14.3mm
Power
57.2 MPH
56.8 MPH
Pop
37.1 MPH
37.2 MPH
Spin
2209 RPM
2302 RPM
Shape
—
Wide body
Face
Composite
Carbon
Build
—
Gen 1
Balance
237mm
237mm
Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2NFK 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.2 MPH power, 89th percentile spin (2209 RPM) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.2 MPH (76th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 37.1 MPH (84th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2209 RPM — 89th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.88 twist weight is 83th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
Cons
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro-C 14mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.8 MPH power, top 5% spin (2302 RPM), rock-solid stability (top 7%) — a all-court option in a wide body shape.
Pros
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2302 RPM — top 5% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Exceptional stability — 7.19 twist weight is top 7% (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Wide body maximizes the sweet spot for more forgiveness on off-center hits
Cons
- −Shorter face reduces reach compared to elongated paddles
- −Firepower Soft tier — you'll need to supply your own power
Best For
Spin-Heavy Players
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