Honolulu Pickleball J1 Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $185. Swing weight: 117. Twist weight: 6.65. Weight: 8.3 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- 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
Cons
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Beginners: Twist weight of 6.65 (72th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 117 (65th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 117 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Honolulu Pickleball
J1
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
$185
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
117
Twist Weight
6.65
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
237mm
Grip Length
5.75"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +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
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (89th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Beginners
Twist weight of 6.65 (72th percentile) and 16mm core create a forgiving sweet spot for learning
Singles Players
Swing weight of 117 (65th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 117 and 5.75" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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