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Quick verdict
Main split: Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J5).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).
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Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title
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SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning
Key differences
- Minimum price: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is cheaper by USD 35.99 (USD 214.00 vs USD 249.99)
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 10mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.6 in (422 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title is wider by 9mm (7.4 in (187 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Core material: BONBON CORE™ vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
- Face material: T700 Carbon Fiber vs PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
Price$250
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreBONBON CORE™
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions and materials.
Price:$214 – $250
Core:BONBON CORE™ vs PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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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
$36 rangeKnockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
USD 249.99
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$36 rangeKnockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
USD 249.99
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
16.6 in (422 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
WidthDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
7.4 in (187 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
Materials
Core materialDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
BONBON CORE™
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
Face materialDifferent
Knockout 16 Pickleball Paddle - Default Title – 16mm
T700 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