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Paddle Comparison

Bread & Butter Shogun vs Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

The Bread & Butter Shogun (SW 117.53) and Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface (SW 115.67) sit 1.86 swing-weight points apart — close enough that shape, feel, and price become the real differentiators. The Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface also has the wider sweet spot — TW 6.41 versus 5.96 — meaning more forgiveness on off-center hits.

Who wins on what

Power

Bread & Butter Shogun

Higher Swing Weight (power) (117.53 vs 115.67, +1.86)

Hand Speed

Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (117.53 vs 115.67)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (5.96 vs 6.41, +0.45)

Value

Bread & Butter Shogun

Lower effective price ($170.99 vs $175.50, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Bread & Butter
Honolulu

Model

Shogun
J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

117.53
115.67

Twist Weight

5.96
6.41

Play Style

control
power

Retail Price

$189.99
$195.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$170.99
$175.50

Bread & Butter

Shogun

$170.99 (was $189.99)

Honolulu

J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

$175.50 (was $195.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Bread & Butter Shogun if…

  • You want more power — SW 117.53 is 1.86 points higher.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.

Pick the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (115.67 vs 117.53) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.41 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bread & Butter Shogun or the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface better for power?

The Bread & Butter Shogun generates more power — SW 117.53 vs 115.67 on the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, a 1.86-point gap that adds mass and momentum at contact. If you prioritize hand speed and maneuverability over raw power, the J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface's lower swing weight is the advantage.

Which paddle is more forgiving — the Bread & Butter Shogun or the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface?

The Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface is more forgiving with a twist weight of 6.41 vs 5.96 on the Bread & Butter Shogun. Higher twist weight reduces energy loss on off-center hits, which matters most for kitchen-heavy players who take a lot of dinks and resets.

What is the price difference between the Bread & Butter Shogun and the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface?

With the PLAYBOOK discount code, the Bread & Butter Shogun is $170.99 and the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface is $175.50. The Bread & Butter Shogun is $4.51 cheaper. Apply PLAYBOOK at checkout on either brand's site to get the discount.

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