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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3) vs Reach-leaning (GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3 (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title (longer length or grip).
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GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title
Reach-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J3
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title is cheaper by USD 18.01 (USD 169.99 vs USD 188.00)
- Length: GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title 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 16mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.4 in (187 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: 200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
Price$170
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
Price$188
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$170 – $188
Core:200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber 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
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
USD 169.99
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
Maximum priceDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
USD 169.99
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
4.02 in (102 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
200 FAW - Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
GX2 Elongated - SSTCORE 2.0 - Default Title – 16mm
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