Honolulu J6CR
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J6CR
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
- Price
- $195.00
Our take on the J6CR
This 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.
Is the J6CR worth $195?
Yes. At $195 it sits in the high price range, but you get full-foam power with more touch than most foam paddles offer. It competes directly with the Selkirk Boomstik and Bread & Butter Loco while being easier to keep under control.
Who should buy the J6CR?
Players who want full-foam power without giving up feel. It suits intermediate to advanced players moving up from a Gen 3 paddle, since soft shots feel like a broken-in Gen 3. If absorbing pace on resets is your priority, a hybrid or widebody shape will be easier to live with.
Buy it if
- You want full-foam power with real touch
- You like shaping drives and flicks with heavy topspin
- You prefer a low swing weight you can tune with tape
- You're coming from a Gen 3 paddle
Skip it if
- Resets and pop-ups are already your weak spot
- You want a widebody-style sweet spot
- You want maximum pop straight out of the box
- You need a UPA-A approved paddle
How does the J6CR play?
Power is high but not wild. The layered, cut-out core gives it a pocketing feel that lets you shape drives, dinks and flicks with heavy topspin, and the 112 swing weight keeps it quick in hands battles. Resets take some adjustment, because absorbing pace is where it is least forgiving.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the J6CR?
Its biggest edge is feel in a category known for stiffness. The main cost is a reset game that trails the wider shapes in the line.
Strengths
- Full-foam power with Gen 3-like dwell time
- Heavy topspin on drives, dinks and flicks
- Quick in hands battles at a 112 swing weight
- Responds well to added weight if you want more power
Trade-offs
- Resets can pop up until you adjust
- Stock pop is moderate rather than explosive
- Hybrid and widebody shapes will reset easier
- USAP approved only, not UPA-A
Closest match we’ve tested
Honolulu J6CR vs RPM Jade
Same elongated shape, same 16mm Gen 4 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 112
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Long
- Certification
- USAP
10% off with code KITCHEN
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 4
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 112
- Twist Weight
- 6.2
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
15% off with code KITCHEN
10% off with KITCHEN
15% off with KITCHEN
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Questions people ask about the J6CR
Is the Honolulu J6CR worth $195?
Yes. We think it's one of the strongest full-foam paddles you can buy, 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?
Holbrook Fuze VantaGrit
Power 95Spin 99
16mm Gen 4 · Swing weight 118
How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The J6CR measured power 86, spin 95, swing weight 112 and twist weight 6.2.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.