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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J1H) vs Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J5).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J1H (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J1H
Forgiveness-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning
Key differences
- Weight: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is lighter by 6g (8.5 oz (241 g) vs 8.7 oz (247 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 13mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.5 in (419 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J1H is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.7 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in weight and dimensions.
Weight:8.5 – 8.7 oz
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.2 oz rangeSWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
8.7 oz (247 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
8.5 oz (241 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
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