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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Honolulu J2CR | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 88.7/100 | 86.3/100 |
| MSRP | $230 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 117 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Blue Grit textured carbon | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Honolulu J2CR
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $230.
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9292
- Control8986
- Spin9394
- Forgiveness9084
- Sweet spot9086
- Stability8988
- Maneuverability7872
- Pop8788
- Touch8682
- Consistency8986
- Swing weight7480
- Twist weight8886
- Launch angle5660
- Plow through8688
- Softness8274
Bars listed in the order Honolulu J2CR · RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Verdicts
Honolulu J2CR
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
The James Ignatowich signature build is an unapologetic attack paddle: 16.5 in of reach, a grippy CarbonBite face and a tri-density core that launches drives without giving up the sweet spot the first V2 lacked.