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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J4k) vs Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J3k).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with SWORD & SHIELD J4k (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J3k (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
SWORD & SHIELD J3k
Reach-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J4k
Forgiveness-leaning
Key differences
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J3k is longer by 10mm (16 in (406 mm) vs 15.6 in (396 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: SWORD & SHIELD J4k is wider by 10mm (8.4 in (213 mm) vs 8 in (203 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: 100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont vs 100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont ™ Kevlar®
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
Price$201
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
Price$201
Weight8.3 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
16 in (406 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
15.6 in (396 mm)
WidthDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
8 in (203 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
8.4 in (213 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
SWORD & SHIELD J3k – 16mm
100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont
SWORD & SHIELD J4k – 16mm
100% ARAMID FIBER - DuPont ™ Kevlar®
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