Honolulu J2CR vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J2CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Honolulu J2CR wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, which costs $250.
Power
92 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
90 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
112 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 88.7 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Honolulu J2CR · $230 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power86
- 89Control90
- 93Spin90
- 90Forgiveness84
- 90Sweet spot86
- 89Stability86
- 78Maneuverability80
- 87Pop82
- 86Touch88
- 89Consistency90
- 74Swing weight70
- 88Twist weight82
- 56Launch angle52
- 86Plow through82
- 82Softness80
Honolulu J2CR vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Honolulu J2CR | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.7 — better | 86.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Blue Grit textured carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Propulsion Core 4 |
Honolulu J2CR verdict
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: Honolulu J2CR scores 92 against 86 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J2CR is $20 cheaper at $230.
Power
Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Forgiveness
Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Twist weight
Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Pop
Honolulu J2CR leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, sweet spot 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.9 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J2CR and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.1 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J2CR and keep the $20.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, softness 82 vs 80, twist weight 88 vs 82. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J2CR
Take Honolulu J2CR if you want power (+6), forgiveness (+6), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J2CR review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you prefer a 5.4 in handle and a 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core — it gives up nothing measurable to Honolulu J2CR.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →Honolulu J2CR vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J2CR or the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Honolulu J2CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 112 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J2CR or the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 92 for power against 86 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 90 versus 89. 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?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 93 for spin off its Blue Grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Honolulu J2CR, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 84). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Honolulu J2CR costs $230, $20 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Honolulu J2CR: 16 mm Full foam core with a Blue Grit textured carbon face. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J2CR, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J2CR avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Honolulu J2CR is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J2CR at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 112 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 to the Honolulu J2CR?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Honolulu J2CR leads on power by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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