Honolulu J6CR vs ProXR Signature 13
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J6CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Honolulu J6CR edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (77.9 vs 77.2), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
90 vs 84
Spin
90 vs 70
Control
Too close to call
83 vs 81
Forgiveness
81 vs 70
Hand speed
Too close to call
110 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 77.2 vs $195 at IQ 77.9
Overall pick: Honolulu J6CR · $195 · IQ 77.9
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
Honolulu J6CR 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 | ProXR Signature 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.9 — better | 77.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 13 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 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 | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish |
| Core material | Multi density foam | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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
Honolulu J6CR is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 81 vs 70, sweet spot 80 vs 69, consistency 78 vs 75. Twist weight 5.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.2 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 70, 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 (76.5 vs 75.1 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $125.
- Forgiveness
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 scores 90 for 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 the higher forgiveness score (81 vs 70). Twist weight is identical at 5.9, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- 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 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 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 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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