Honolulu J6CR vs ProXR Signature 13
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
- 90Power84
- 81Control83
- 70Spin90
- 81Forgiveness70
- 80Sweet spot69
- 72Stability73
- 80Maneuverability78
- 81Pop78
- 84Touch85
- 78Consistency75
- 66Swing weight68
- 59Twist weight59
- 56Launch angle51
- 75Plow through77
- 80Softness83
Specs
| $195 | Price | $70 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 13 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 111 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Surface | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish |
| 6 in | Handle | 6 in |
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.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 against 70 for Honolulu J6CR — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, consistency, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $125 cheaper at $70.
Spin
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Forgiveness
Honolulu J6CR leads by 11 points (81 vs 70).
Sweet spot
Honolulu J6CR leads by 11 points (80 vs 69).
Power
Honolulu J6CR leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+11), power (+6). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want spin (+20). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →Honolulu J6CR vs ProXR Signature 13 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the ProXR Signature 13?
- Honolulu J6CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (77.9 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — ProXR Signature 13 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for ProXR Signature 13. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR or the ProXR Signature 13?
- Honolulu J6CR measures 90 on power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. That comes from a 16 mm Multi density foam core swinging at 110 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 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 20-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Honolulu J6CR, with 5.9 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?
- 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: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face. ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 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. Honolulu J6CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the Honolulu J6CR?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProXR Signature 13 leads on spin by 20 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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