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Quick verdict
Main split: Soft feel-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3k) vs Pop-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3k (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM (thinner core).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM
Pop-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J3k
Soft feel-leaning
Key differences
- Thickness: SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM is thinner by 2mm (14 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM is longer by 6mm (16.2 in (412 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J3k is wider by 5mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.8 in (198 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: 100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont ™ Kevlar® vs 100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont
Tradeoffs
Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
Price$201
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
Price$201
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in thickness, dimensions and materials.
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
2mm rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
14 mm
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
16 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont ™ Kevlar®
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont
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