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Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm vs Ronbus Pulsar R3 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm
Ronbus Pulsar R3 16mm
Price
$166.5
$180
Swing Weight
128
125
Twist Weight
6.9
6.47
Weight
8.8 oz
8.3 oz
Power
56.2 MPH
56.3 MPH
Pop
35 MPH
35.6 MPH
Spin
1880 RPM
1970 RPM
Face
Composite
Composite
Balance
241mm
238mm
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
Ronbus Pulsar R3 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.3 MPH power — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 125 (top 5%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 125 (top 5%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (88th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Tennis Converts
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