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Paddle Comparison

Holbrook Arma T vs Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

The Holbrook Arma T and Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface are nearly identical in swing weight (115.94 vs 115.67), making build quality, surface feel, and brand preference the deciding factors.

Who wins on what

Power

Holbrook Arma T

Higher Swing Weight (power) (115.94 vs 115.67, +0.27)

Hand Speed

Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (115.94 vs 115.67)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.11 vs 6.41, +0.30)

Value

Holbrook Arma T

Lower effective price ($169.99 vs $175.50, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Holbrook
Honolulu

Model

Arma T
J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Shape

Elongated
Elongated

Thickness

14mm
16mm

Weight

7.8 oz
8.1 oz

Swing Weight

115.94
115.67

Twist Weight

6.11
6.41

Play Style

all-court
power

Retail Price

$199.99
$195.00

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$169.99
$175.50

Holbrook

Arma T

$169.99 (was $199.99)

Honolulu

J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

$175.50 (was $195.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Holbrook Arma T if…

  • You're price-conscious — about $6 cheaper after PLAYBOOK discount.
  • Your game leans all-court — this is tuned for that style.

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

  • 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 Holbrook Arma T or the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface better for power?

The Holbrook Arma T generates more power — SW 115.94 vs 115.67 on the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, a 0.27-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 Holbrook Arma T 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 6.11 on the Holbrook Arma T. 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 Holbrook Arma T and the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface?

With the PLAYBOOK discount code, the Holbrook Arma T is $169.99 and the Honolulu J6CR M 105 Crystal Blue Endurance Surface is $175.50. The Holbrook Arma T is $5.51 cheaper. Apply PLAYBOOK at checkout on either brand's site to get the discount.

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