Honolulu Sword & Shield J2NF
$199
About the Honolulu Sword & Shield J2NF
The Honolulu Sword & Shield J2NF is an Aero Hybrid Plus-shape pickleball paddle with a CFC (carbon, fiberglass, carbon) face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 8–8.3 oz, with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $199.
Listed play style: power, balanced.
Where to buy: Honolulu direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $199 | In stock | Buy on Honolulu (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, CFC (carbon, fiberglass, carbon) face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 8.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 1.9 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.4 / 10
Top 24% of catalog on power
Bottom 15% of catalog on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Below the catalog median on spin
The Honolulu Sword & Shield J2NF in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Sword & Shield J2NF | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.15 oz (midpoint of 8–8.3 oz) | heavier than 83% (7% same) | 162 other 16 mm paddles |
| Length | 16.2 in | shorter than 58% (13% same) | 144 other 16 mm paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | longer than 39% (45% same) | 139 other 16 mm paddles |
| Weight within Honolulu Pickleball Company | 8.15 oz | heaviest (tied) | 4 paddles from Honolulu |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “HONOLULU PICKLEBALL COMPANY Sword & Shield J2NF”. Date added on the list: Jun 3, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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