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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J1H) vs Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J5).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J1H (wider face).

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

Best-for highlights

SWORD & SHIELD J1H
Forgiveness-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is lighter by 6g (8.5 oz (241 g) vs 8.7 oz (247 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 13mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.5 in (419 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: SWORD & SHIELD J1H is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.7 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE

These paddles differ in weight and dimensions.

Weight:8.5 – 8.7 oz
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Weight

WeightDifferent
0.2 oz range
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
8.7 oz (247 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
8.5 oz (241 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J1H – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 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