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Quick verdict
Main split: Fast hands-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO) vs Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO (lighter weight).
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO
Fast hands-leaningForgiveness-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaningSpin-friendly
Key differences
- Weight: SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO is lighter by 13g (8 oz (228 g) vs 8.5 oz (241 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 20mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.2 in (412 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO is wider by 20mm (7.8 in (198 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: 100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont ™ Kevlar® ( POWER WEAVE ) vs PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Tradeoffs
Reach vs fast hands: Longer paddles add reach and leverage; lighter setups tend to feel quicker in hand.
SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
Price$214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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Weight
WeightDifferent
0.5 oz rangeSWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO – 16mm
8 oz (228 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
8.5 oz (241 g)
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO – 16mm
16.2 in (412 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO – 16mm
7.8 in (198 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J2k PRO – 16mm
100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont ™ Kevlar® ( POWER WEAVE )
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