Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 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
- 90Power87
- 81Control89
- 70Spin76
- 81Forgiveness80
- 80Sweet spot79
- 72Stability73
- 80Maneuverability76
- 81Pop75
- 84Touch92
- 78Consistency81
- 66Swing weight69
- 59Twist weight59
- 56Launch angle50
- 75Plow through79
- 80Softness84
Specs
| $195 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 112 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| 6 in | Handle | 5.8 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 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is control: Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 89 against 81 for Honolulu J6CR — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on power, consistency, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J6CR 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).
Spin
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Pop
Honolulu J6CR leads by 6 points (81 vs 75).
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want pop (+6), launch angle (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want control (+8), touch (+8), spin (+6). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77.9), 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?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. 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 Omni Elongated 16?
- Honolulu J6CR measures 90 on power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. 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?
- 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 76 for spin off its InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 6-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?
- Honolulu J6CR 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: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with a InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, 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 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR 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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