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Nico's Pick · Grit That Lasts

Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue

“Responsible power. The paddle that finally answered a year of 'what about Honolulu?'”

Spin 2,348 RPM (reviewer avg)Face grit Tier 1 spin durability (Kew)Swing weight 113.5 (reviewer avg)

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Honolulu J6CR elongated paddle with the blue-flecked Crystal Blue grit face and a 6 inch handle

9.2of 10

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PaddleBest for Spin

Honolulu J2CR Crystal Blue

9.0

The hybrid that got famous with no pros. Just players telling players.

7+ hrs tested · $175.50 w/ code · Oct 12

ShoeNico's Favorite

Stria G1 Pro

9.1

The pickleball shoe that makes you want to move.

40+ hrs tested · $117 w/ code · Oct 2

PaddleGrit That Lasts

11SIX24 Power 2 Ultré

8.7

The paddle that made durable grit non-negotiable for me.

32+ hrs tested · $199.99 w/ code · Oct 10

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Bread & Butter Loco 2

The Loco's foam core with a new grit face called Space Dust. Same shapes, same build, one big change to test.

$198 at Bread & Butter ↗Code

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RPM Jade

RPM's grit-faced foam paddle, built on one claim: the spin doesn't wear off. I'm testing whether it holds.

$229.49 at RPM ↗Code

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Best paddles of 2026

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Grit That LastsHonolulu J6CR Crystal Blue

9.2

2,348 RPM spin · swing 113.5* · $175.50 w/ code

Best All-CourtSix Zero Coral Pro

9.2

2,399 RPM spin · swing 114 · $187 w/ code

Best ValueSpartus Spitfire

9.1

2,390 RPM spin · swing 116 · $98.99 w/ code

Best for SpinHonolulu J2CR Crystal Blue

9.0

2,448 RPM spin · swing 108.7* · $175.50 w/ code

Best pickleball paddles of 2026 with scores, measured specs, and prices
Paddle	Score	Spin (reviewer avg)	Swing wt	Price	Review link
Honolulu J6CR Crystal BlueGrit That Lasts	9.2	2,348 RPM	113.5*	$175.50 w/ code	Read review
Six Zero Coral ProBest All-Court	9.2	2,399 RPM	114	$187 w/ code	Read review
Spartus SpitfireBest Value	9.1	2,390 RPM	116	$98.99 w/ code	Read review
Honolulu J2CR Crystal BlueBest for Spin	9.0	2,448 RPM	108.7*	$175.50 w/ code	Read review

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