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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J4k) vs Soft feel-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J4k).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want softer feel, start with SWORD & SHIELD J4k (thicker core).
If you want pop-leaning response, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM (thinner core).
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J4k (wider face).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM
Pop-leaningReach-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J4k
Soft feel-leaningForgiveness-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 16mm (16.2 in (412 mm) vs 15.6 in (396 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J4k is wider by 15mm (8.4 in (213 mm) vs 7.8 in (198 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
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 J4k – 16mm
Price$201
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in thickness and dimensions.
Thickness:14mm – 16mm
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Thickness
ThicknessDifferent
2mm rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
14 mm
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
16 mm
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
15.6 in (396 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k 14MM – 14mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
8.4 in (213 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