Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 78.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Spin
Too close to call
76 vs 76
Control
89 vs 81
Forgiveness
Too close to call
81 vs 80
Hand speed
Too close to call
112 vs 113.5 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
$195 at IQ 78.7 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 · $300 · IQ 79.7
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.
- 90Power87
- 81Control89
- 76Spin76
- 81Forgiveness80
- 80Sweet spot79
- 72Stability73
- 80Maneuverability76
- 81Pop75
- 84Touch92
- 78Consistency81
- 68Swing weight69
- 62Twist weight59
- 56Launch angle50
- 75Plow through79
- 80Softness84
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 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 | Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.7 | 79.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113.5 | 112 |
| 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 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Crystal Blue Endurance Surface (blue grit textured face) | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | Multi density foam | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
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.
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is control: Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 89 against 81 for Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on power, consistency, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface is $105 cheaper at $195.
Control
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (89 vs 81).
Touch
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Pop
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface leads by 6 points (81 vs 75).
Launch angle
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface leads by 6 points (56 vs 50).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (76 vs 76.3 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface and keep the $105.
- Control
- Consistency
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.3 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface and keep the $105.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.2 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface and keep the $105.
- Touch
- Control
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77 vs 78.4 on the weighted index). Take Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface and keep the $105.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
Take Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface if you want pop (+6), launch angle (+6), maneuverability (+4). 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 →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want control (+8), touch (+8), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →Where to Buy
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 78.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 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 Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface scores 90 for power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 89 versus 81. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 76 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, with the higher forgiveness score (81 vs 80). 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?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface costs $195, $105 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, at 6 in of handle against 5.8 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface avoids.
- 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113.5 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface to the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads on control by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $195 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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