Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm vs JOOLA Pro IV
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
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
| Spec | Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm | JOOLA Pro IV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8.2 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Core Reactor all-foam (multi-density EPP + EVA perimeter foam) with Dynamic PowerFlex + industry-first Control Joint Technology | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face material | CFC carbon fiber surface | Carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 6" | 5.5" |
| Price | $195 | $249.95 |
Weight
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Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
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
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Honolulu Pickleball Company J6CR 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
Pick the JOOLA Pro IV if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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