Honolulu Pickleball Co.

J3CR Blue Grit 16mm

  • Widebody
  • 16 mm core
  • 8.0 oz
  • Balanced
  • Elite spin

Lab data below. Our editors’ write-up for this paddle is on the way.

$195

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Lab data

How it measured

Bars are the paddle's position, 0 to 100, against every paddle in the database. A blue bar means more is more of that thing; a grey bar is a characteristic with no right answer. How we test.

Performance

PowerBall speed off a full swing. Higher means more pace on drives and serves.

61.2 mph

65

PopBall speed off a short punch volley. Higher means more speed from a compact stroke.

39.1 mph

65

FirepowerJohn Kew's combined power-and-pop index, 0 to 100.

65.1

SpinBall rotation off the face, in revolutions per minute. Higher means more grip on the ball.

2417 rpm

97

Spin DurabilityJohn Kew's tier for how the face texture holds up with wear. See How We Test.

Tier 1

KewCORHow much energy the face gives back to the ball, measured by John Kew. Higher is livelier.

0.416

Handling

Swing WeightHow heavy the paddle feels when you swing it. Higher is more plow-through; lower is quicker.

109.6

36

Twist WeightResistance to twisting on off-center hits. Higher means a more forgiving sweet spot.

6.43

58

Balance PointDistance from the butt of the handle to the balance point. Higher is more head-heavy.

22.7 cm

13

Hand SpeedJohn Kew's 0–100 index of how quick the paddle is to manoeuvre. Higher is quicker.

82

Face StiffnessForce needed to deflect the face in a stiffness test. Higher is a stiffer face.

46.0 lbs

Specs & build

Static Weight
8.0 oz
Core Thickness
16.0 mm
Length
16.00 in
Width
8.00 in
Handle Length
5.59 in
Certification
UPA-A Certified
Build generation
Gen-4
Construction
Thermoformed
Surface texture
Grit-infused peel ply
Face layup
T700 Carbon Fiber
Core
Full Foam (EPP + EVA + expanding foam)
Warranty
1 year
Entered the lab
2026-07-31

Test data: John Kew Pickleball. Measurements are shown as published and never edited.

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