Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Honolulu J6CR
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Honolulu J6CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power90
- 74Control81
- 79Spin70
- 66Forgiveness81
- 68Sweet spot80
- 84Stability72
- 64Maneuverability80
- 95Pop81
- 68Touch84
- 76Consistency78
- 86Swing weight66
- 76Twist weight59
- 50Launch angle56
- 93Plow through75
- 44Softness80
Specs
| $200 | Price | $195 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 8.1 oz |
| 126 | Swing weight | 110 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Solid-span carbon | Surface | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 6 in |
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
Honolulu J6CR verdict
Honolulu's multi-density all-foam core paired with a carbon and fiberglass face — the fiberglass adds free pop that the all-carbon J2CR does not give you.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Honolulu J6CR scores 80 against 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 36-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($195 vs $200) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Honolulu J6CR leads by 36 points (80 vs 44).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 20 points (86 vs 66).
Plow through
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 18 points (93 vs 75).
Twist weight
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated leads by 17 points (76 vs 59).
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want softness (+36), maneuverability (+16), touch (+16). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Gearbox Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want swing weight (+20), plow through (+18), twist weight (+17). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Honolulu J6CR vs Gearbox Pro Power Elongated FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Honolulu J6CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (77.9 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Honolulu J6CR leads by 36 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR or the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated measures 94 on power against 90 for Honolulu J6CR. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Honolulu J6CR at 81 versus 74. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 79 for spin off its Solid-span carbon face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 9-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, with 6.3 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Honolulu J6CR carries the higher forgiveness score (81) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $5 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Honolulu J6CR: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 5.6 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J6CR avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Honolulu J6CR is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 81 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Honolulu J6CR?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Honolulu J6CR leads on softness by 36 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $195 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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