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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in) vs Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J5).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in (wider face).

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

If you want value, start with V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in (lower listed price).

Best-for highlights

SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in
Forgiveness-leaningValue-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in is cheaper by USD 46.00 (USD 168.00 vs USD 214.00)
  • Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 13mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.5 in (419 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Core material: PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE vs Full EPP foam core
  • Face material: PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP) vs Toray T700 Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
Price$168
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreFull EPP foam core

These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.

Price:$168 – $214
Core:PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE vs Full EPP foam core
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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
$46 range
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
USD 168.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$46 range
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
USD 168.00

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Materials

Core materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
Full EPP foam core
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
V-Sol Power - V7 5.6in – 16mm
Toray T700 Carbon Fiber
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