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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3) vs Reach-leaning (LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated).
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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3 (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J3
Forgiveness-leaning
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated
Reach-leaning
Key differences
- Length: LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated 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 14mm (8 in (203 mm) vs 7.4 in (189 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE vs BoomCore
- Face material: PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER vs Multistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers)
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PriceUSD 188
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
Price$150
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreBoomCore
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$150 – $188
Core:PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE vs BoomCore
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Showing 7 meaningful differences
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
$38 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
$149.95
Maximum priceDifferent
$361 rangeSWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
USD 188.00
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
$549.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
7.4 in (189 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
BoomCore
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
LABS Project Boomstik® - Elongated – 16mm
Multistrata T700 Carbon (3 layers)
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