Honolulu Pickleball Sword & Shield J7K Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a elongated shape.
Price: $155. Swing weight: 123. Twist weight: 6.36. Weight: 8.25 oz. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) 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 $155 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) 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
- On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (87th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 123 (top 9%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 123 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
- Budget-Conscious Buyers: At $155, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $197)
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Honolulu Pickleball
Sword & Shield J7K
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 2Power
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
123
92th percentile
Twist Weight
6.36
51th percentile
Weight
8.3 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
6"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Heavy swing weight of 123 (top 9%) 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 $155 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Very high swing weight of 123 (top 9%) 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
- −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (87th percentile) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 123 (top 9%) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 123 and 6" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
Budget-Conscious Buyers
At $155, it's cheaper than 76% of paddles (avg $197)
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