Honolulu J6CR
Our take on the J6CR
We think the Honolulu J6CR is the best “full foam” paddle on the market right now. The paddle features an intricate core design with multiple layers and cutouts that allows the paddle to absorb and transfer energy to the ball in a more controlled way.
It has more of a “pocketing” effect on contact compared to many other foam paddles, which makes it a breeze to shape the ball on shots from the baseline and flicks out of the air at the kitchen line. It also maintains the top-end power that full foam paddles have become known for over the past year.
Check out our in-depth review of the Honolulu J6CR here.
J6CR
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $195.00
Is the J6CR worth $195?
Who should buy the J6CR?
How does the J6CR play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the J6CR?
J6CR vs Aura Pro Elongated
Power
Honolulu J6CR
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Honolulu
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 112
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
Power
Friday Aura Pro Creamsicle
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
Additional details
- Brand
- Friday
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 116
- Twist Weight
- 6
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the J6CR
Is the Honolulu J6CR worth $195?
Yes. We think it's the best full-foam paddle on the market right now, with big power and an unusual amount of feel for a foam core.
Who should buy the Honolulu J6CR?
Players who want full-foam power with more of the touch of a Gen 3 paddle. On soft shots it feels like a broken-in Gen 3.
Does the Honolulu J6CR have good spin?
Yes. Its added dwell time lets you hit dinks and drops with aggressive topspin, and the lower swing weight makes it easy to whip through flicks and speedups.
Is the Honolulu J6CR USAP approved?
Yes, it's USA Pickleball approved.
Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk Boomstik: which has more pop?
The Boomstik has more pop, but the J6CR has plenty to win hands battles on a well-timed counter without spraying balls. The Boomstik's pop is honestly too much for most people.
What are some Honolulu J6CR alternatives?
Proton Project Coyote
Bread & Butter Loco
FLiK F3
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.