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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Elite X).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Elite X (lighter weight).
Best-for highlights
Elite X
Fast hands-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J1
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Elite X is cheaper by $29.00 ($280.00 vs $309.00)
- Weight: Elite X is lighter by 14g (8.3 oz (235 g) vs 8.8 oz (249 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Core material: ElasticPP Honeycomb vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Elite X – 16mm
Price$280
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreElasticPP Honeycomb
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
Price$309
Weight8.8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.
Price:$280 – $309
Weight:8.3 – 8.8 oz
Core:ElasticPP Honeycomb 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
$29 rangeElite X – 16mm
$280.00
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$3,149,691 rangeElite X – 16mm
$3,150,000.00
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.5 oz rangeElite X – 16mm
8.3 oz (235 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
8.8 oz (249 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
16.5 in (420 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
7.5 in (190 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
ElasticPP Honeycomb
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Elite X – 16mm
T700 Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 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