Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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
- 90Power88
- 81Control80
- 70Spin78
- 81Forgiveness84
- 80Sweet spot84
- 72Stability86
- 80Maneuverability72
- 81Pop90
- 84Touch76
- 78Consistency80
- 66Swing weight76
- 59Twist weight84
- 56Launch angle62
- 75Plow through86
- 80Softness72
Specs
| $195 | Price | $100 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| 6 in | Handle | 5 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.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 84 against 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, power, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $95 cheaper at $100.
Twist weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 25 points (84 vs 59).
Stability
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Plow through
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 11 points (86 vs 75).
Swing weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 10 points (76 vs 66).
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want maneuverability (+8), touch (+8), softness (+8). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want twist weight (+25), stability (+14), plow through (+11). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Honolulu J6CR measures 90 on power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. 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?
- Honolulu J6CR at 81 versus 80. 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 78 for spin off its FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with 6.4 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $95 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 5 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR to the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads on twist weight by 25 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $195 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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