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Quick verdict

Main split: Fast hands-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J2) vs Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J2).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2 (lighter weight).

If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2 (wider face).

If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).

Best-for highlights

SWORD & SHIELD J2
Fast hands-leaningForgiveness-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: SWORD & SHIELD J2 is lighter by 14g (8 oz (227 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 20mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.2 in (412 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: SWORD & SHIELD J2 is wider by 20mm (7.8 in (198 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Face material: PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER vs PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Tradeoffs

Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.

SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PriceUSD 214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE

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Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Maximum priceDifferent
$106 range
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
$320.00
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.5 oz range
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
8 oz (227 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
8.5 oz (241 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
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