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Co. Sword & Shield-J5 16mm

This paddle delivers mid-range 57 MPH power, plush 16mm feel — a versatile option in an elongated shape.

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Elongated16mm coreComposite

Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
129
98th percentile
Twist Weight
6.14
38th percentile
Weight
8.6 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
57 MPH
72nd percentile
Pop
34.9 MPH
13th percentile
Spin
2067 RPM
Balance
243mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.125"
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Pros

  • +Above-average power at 57 MPH (72nd 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 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel

Cons

  • −Lower pop at 34.9 MPH (13th 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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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.