Honolulu J2NF
Our take on the J2NF
This was one of the first full-foam paddles to hit the market in 2025, and several other companies proceeded to come out with paddles that closely mirrored the internal construction of this one. Honolulu remains a leader in the full-foam space, and has a loyal base of players for a reason.
J2NF
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $195.00
Is the J2NF worth $195?
Who should buy the J2NF?
How does the J2NF play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the J2NF?
J2NF vs TruFoam Genesis 4
All Court
Honolulu J2NF
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Honolulu
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 110
- Twist Weight
- 6.7
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
All Court
CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 14mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- CRBN
- Paddle Type
- All Court
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 109
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the J2NF
Is the Honolulu J2NF a good paddle?
Yes. It's widely considered an excellent, high-value all-court paddle, praised for having one of the largest and most forgiving sweet spots on the market.
How much does the Honolulu J2NF cost?
$195. It's a 16mm Gen 4 hybrid with a medium handle, a 110 swing weight and a high 6.7 twist weight.
Is the Honolulu J2NF better than the J2FC+?
It depends on your style. The J2NF is firmer and crisper with more pop and slightly more power, while the J2FC+ is softer and plusher with better control on touch shots.
What's the best Honolulu paddle?
The J6CR is considered best for power and reach, the J2FC+ for plush control and the J2CR for all-court balance, so the best pick depends on your style.
What is the Honolulu J2NF?
One of the first full-foam paddles to hit the market in 2025. Several other brands later released paddles that closely mirrored its internal construction.
Is the Honolulu J2NF USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
What are some Honolulu J2NF alternatives?
Franklin C45 Parris Todd Signature
CRBN 4 TruFoam Genesis
Luzz Glider
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.