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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3) vs Reach-leaning (Aero).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3 (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with Aero (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Aero
Reach-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J3
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Length: Aero is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J3 is wider by 12mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: HoldTEK Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: Raw Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Aero – 16mm
Price$140
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreHoldTEK Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PriceUSD 188
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$140 – $188
Core:HoldTEK Polymer Core vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$48 rangeAero – 16mm
$140.00
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Aero – 16mm
$185.00
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Aero – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Aero – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Aero – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Aero – 16mm
HoldTEK Polymer Core
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Aero – 16mm
Raw Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material