Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power — a versatile option.
Price: $166.5. Swing weight: 128. Twist weight: 6.9. Weight: 8.8 oz. Power: 56.2 MPH. Spin: 1880 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Exceptional stability — 6.9 twist weight is 83th 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: Swing weight of 128 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Honolulu Pickleball
Co. Sword & Shield-J1 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 56.2 MPH power — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
128
Twist Weight
6.9
Weight
8.8 oz
Power
56.2 MPH
Pop
35 MPH
Spin
1880 RPM
Balance
241mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Pros
- +Exceptional stability — 6.9 twist weight is 83th 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
Swing weight of 128 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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