Honolulu Pickleball Co. J2K+ 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.88 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $152.5. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 6.96. Weight: 8.13 oz. Power: 56.88 MPH. Spin: 2108.5 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Above-average power at 56.88 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Solid pop at 36.73 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- Good spin generation at 2108.5 RPM (72th percentile)
- Exceptional stability — 6.96 twist weight is 86th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.96 (86th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $152.5, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $197)
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Honolulu Pickleball
Co. J2K+ 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.88 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a hybrid shape.
$152.5
Find Your MatchHybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 4Firepower BalancedPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
23th percentile
Twist Weight
6.96
74th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
56.88 MPH
66th percentile
Pop
36.73 MPH
65th percentile
Spin
2108.5 RPM
Very High
Balance
235.25mm
Grip Length
5.4"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 56.88 MPH (66th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.73 MPH (74th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Good spin generation at 2108.5 RPM (72th percentile)
- +Exceptional stability — 6.96 twist weight is 86th percentile (avg 6.3), very forgiving on off-center hits
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.96 (86th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $152.5, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $197)
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