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Paddle Comparison

Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface vs Reload RLD 1

A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.

Who wins on what

Power

Reload RLD 1

Higher Swing Weight (power) (109.61 vs 124.18, +14.57)

Hand Speed

Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (109.61 vs 124.18)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.57 vs 6.51, +0.06)

Value

Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

Lower effective price ($175.50 vs $180.00, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Honolulu
Reload

Model

J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface
RLD 1

Shape

Hybrid
Hybrid

Thickness

16mm
16mm

Weight

8.0 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

109.61
124.18

Twist Weight

6.57
6.51

Play Style

power
power

Retail Price

$195.00
$200.00

Discount

10% (PLAYBOOK)
10% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$175.50
$180.00

Honolulu

J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface

$175.50 (was $195.00)

Reload

RLD 1

$180.00 (was $200.00)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (109.61 vs 124.18) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.

Pick the Reload RLD 1 if…

  • You want more power — SW 124.18 is 14.57 points higher.

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