Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 19 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Honolulu J2CR
RPM V2 Friction
| Score | J2CR | V2 Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.5 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Control | 4.2 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Spin | 4.3 (higher) | 3.8 |
| Feel | 3.6 (higher) | 3.4 |
| Touch | 4.1 (higher) | 3.8 |
| Spec | J2CR | V2 Friction |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Honolulu | RPM |
| Year | 2026 | — |
| Shape | — | oval |
| Core | — | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7–8.5 oz | 7.5–8.5 oz |
| Grip | Medium | 4 1/8 |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | Composite | composite |
| Core type | Polymer | polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱11,310 | ~₱14,500 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
RPM V2 Friction
“Nice paddle for slicer and soft control gamer”
Honolulu J2CR vs…
RPM V2 Friction vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Honolulu J2CR higher overall: the Honolulu J2CR has 3.9★ from 14 ratings and the RPM V2 Friction has 3.6★ from 5 ratings. Pick the Honolulu J2CR if you want more control, spin, feel and touch. The Honolulu J2CR is about ₱3,190 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the Honolulu J2CR scores 3.5/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Honolulu J2CR is rated higher on control — the Honolulu J2CR scores 4.2/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Honolulu J2CR is rated higher on spin — the Honolulu J2CR scores 4.3/5 and the RPM V2 Friction 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱11,310 for the Honolulu J2CR and ~₱14,500 for the RPM V2 Friction. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7–8.5 oz vs 7.5–8.5 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Honolulu J2CR as unknown and the RPM V2 Friction as unknown.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.
