Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs ProXR Signature 13
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
ProXR Signature 13 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, which costs $195.
Power
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
90 vs 84
Spin
90 vs 76
Control
Too close to call
83 vs 81
Forgiveness
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
81 vs 70
Hand speed
111 vs 113.5 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 77.2 vs $195 at IQ 78.7
Overall pick: ProXR Signature 13 · $70 · IQ 77.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 90Power84
- 81Control83
- 76Spin90
- 81Forgiveness70
- 80Sweet spot69
- 72Stability73
- 80Maneuverability78
- 81Pop78
- 84Touch85
- 78Consistency75
- 68Swing weight68
- 62Twist weight59
- 56Launch angle51
- 75Plow through77
- 80Softness83
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs ProXR Signature 13 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface | ProXR Signature 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.7 — better | 77.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 13 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113.5 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.45 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.48 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.52 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Crystal Blue Endurance Surface (blue grit textured face) | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish |
| Core material | Multi density foam | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core |
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface verdict
The J6CR shape, core and handle with Honolulu's Crystal Blue Endurance Surface. Honolulu publishes the same weight (8.0-8.2 oz), swing weight (111-116) and twist weight (6.2-6.7) ranges for both versions, so the face is the change.
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 against 76 for Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, consistency, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $125 cheaper at $70.
Spin
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Forgiveness
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface leads by 11 points (81 vs 70).
Sweet spot
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface leads by 11 points (80 vs 69).
Power
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
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 J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 81 vs 70, sweet spot 80 vs 69, twist weight 62 vs 59. Twist weight 6.45 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 (81.3 vs 81.3 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $125.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
ProXR Signature 13
ProXR Signature 13 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 76, plow through 77 vs 75, control 83 vs 81. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77 vs 75.1 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $125.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
Take Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface if you want forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+11), power (+6). Its swing weight of 113.5 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface review →ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want spin (+14). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →Where to Buy
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
ProXR Signature 13
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs ProXR Signature 13 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface or the ProXR Signature 13?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (78.7 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — ProXR Signature 13 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 113.5 for Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface or the ProXR Signature 13?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface scores 90 for power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. That comes from a 16 mm Multi density foam core swinging at 113.5 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- ProXR Signature 13 at 83 versus 81. Its 13 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?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 for spin off its 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, against 76 for the Crystal Blue Endurance Surface (blue grit textured face) face on Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, with the higher forgiveness score (81 vs 70). Its 6.45 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $125 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 J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Crystal Blue Endurance Surface (blue grit textured face) face. ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 6 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 81 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. ProXR Signature 13 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113.5 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProXR Signature 13 leads on spin by 14 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $195 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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