Honolulu Pickleball Co. Sword & Shield-J5 16mm Review
This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $165.75. Swing weight: 129. Twist weight: 6.14. Weight: 8.55 oz. Power: 57 MPH. Spin: 2067 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Above-average power at 57 MPH (71th percentile, avg 56.4)
- Heavy swing weight of 129 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- Competitive price at $165.75 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (12th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Very high swing weight of 129 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 129 (top 2%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 129 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Honolulu Pickleball
Co. Sword & Shield-J5 16mm
This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
$165.75
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreComposite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
129
Twist Weight
6.14
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57 MPH
Pop
34.9 MPH
Spin
2067 RPM
Balance
243mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57 MPH (71th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Heavy swing weight of 129 (top 2%) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Competitive price at $165.75 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (12th percentile, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Very high swing weight of 129 (top 2%) can cause fatigue and slow hand transitions
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 129 (top 2%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 129 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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