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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 Jade Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 88.7/100 | 87.2/100 |
| MSRP | $230 | $269.99 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 112 | 112 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Blue Grit textured carbon | Proprietary SICmatrix surface |
| 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 Jade Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $269.99.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9290
- Control8989
- Spin9394
- Forgiveness9086
- Sweet spot9088
- Stability8985
- Maneuverability7878
- Pop8786
- Touch8688
- Consistency8989
- Swing weight7474
- Twist weight8881
- Launch angle5660
- Plow through8684
- Softness8282
Bars listed in the order Honolulu J2CR · RPM Pickleball Jade Elongated 16mm
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 Jade Elongated 16mm
A spin- and touch-focused alternative to the Q2, not a universal upgrade. RPM lists a 112 swing weight and 6.2 twist weight. Our estimated DNA suggests a calmer soft game than the Q2, while the Q2 retains the stronger power/pop profile. Long-term SICmatrix grit retention has not been independently verified here.