Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J2 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a hybrid shape.
Price: $145. Swing weight: 114. Twist weight: 6.68. Weight: 7.97 oz. Power: 57.1 MPH. Spin: 1714 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Hybrid. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Competitive price at $145 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (19th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Limited spin at 1714 RPM (11th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.68 (75th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Control / Touch Players: Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $145, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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Honolulu Pickleball
Co. Sword & Shield-J2 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57.1 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a control option in a hybrid shape.
Hybrid16mm coreCompositeGen 2Control
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
114
17th percentile
Twist Weight
6.68
81th percentile
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57.1 MPH
Pop
35.3 MPH
Spin
1714 RPM
Balance
238mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.1 MPH (74th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $145 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 35.3 MPH (19th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1714 RPM (11th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.68 (75th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Control / Touch Players
Soft feel and high stability prioritize placement and touch over raw pace
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $145, it's cheaper than 79% of paddles (avg $197)
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