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    Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm vs JOOLA Pro IV

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — CFC carbon fiber surface face

    Honolulu Pickleball Company

    J6CR 16mm

    $195

    8–8.2 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    JOOLA Pro IV 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro IV

    $249.95

    7.9–8.3 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mmJOOLA Pro IV

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm vs JOOLA Pro IV across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    These two are closely matched on paper. Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm and JOOLA Pro IV differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecHonolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mmJOOLA Pro IV
    Weight8–8.2 oz7.9–8.3 oz
    ShapeElongatedElongated
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core materialCore Reactor all-foam (multi-density EPP + EVA perimeter foam) with Dynamic PowerFlex + industry-first Control Joint TechnologyPolymer honeycomb
    Face materialCFC carbon fiber surfaceCarbon fiber
    Handle length6"5.5"
    Price$195$249.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm is listed at 8–8.2 oz; JOOLA Pro IV at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the JOOLA Pro IV is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm measures 16.48" × 7.52"; JOOLA Pro IV measures 16.5" × 7.5". The JOOLA Pro IV is 0.02" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm has a 6" handle; JOOLA Pro IV has a 5.5" handle, so the Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm handle is 0.5" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm lists its face as CFC carbon fiber surface; JOOLA Pro IV lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm lists its core as Core Reactor all-foam; JOOLA Pro IV lists Polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    JOOLA Pro IV

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    These two play alike.

    Pick on price, feel or looks.

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