Honolulu J2K and J2K Pro Review: 100% Kevlar Paddles. My #1 Best Paddle of 2024 (Summer Edition)
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- Honolulu has charged onto the scene with a wide array of options but the J2K is by far my favorite paddle from their lineup. It comes in at a great price and beats the Six Zero Ruby in performance and cost. Whether you are a beginner, former tennis player, or advanced player the J2K might be the fit for you. The J2K Pro is a power and pop beast that won’t fit everyone’s game but gives you all the offense you could want for a great price.
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J2K
$135 with Code: AllDriveNoDrop-Kevlar
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J2K Pro
$145 with Code: AllDriveNoDrop-Kevlar
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This giveaway is not sponsored by RUclips.
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Hearing great things about Honolulu PB paddles and the culture of the company!
John 3:16 stamped on every paddle.
yeah, the one thing missing from pickleball was jesus
About time we have an option other than Six Zero price gouging us. J2K looks sick. Great review!
And Six Zero has horrible customer service.
The J2k seems to be universally recommended by reviewers and seems like a no brainer given the price, it's on the top of my list for my next paddle purchase.
love to see new and affordable kevlar options coming out! great to see that it plays similarly to the ruby!
I think it's fantastic that there are now so many great paddles available at a lower price. You no longer have to sacrifice performance and quality with an affortable paddle. I really like the color of the blue one. I know that not everyone will like a bible verse printed on their paddle but I think it's great that they're willing to promote what they stand for.
Amen!
Thanks for all of the excellent work you are doing to provide us with honest reviews. Just ordered the J2K and used your code.
Thank you appreciate the support and hope you enjoy it!
I purchased the J2K last week! It will replace my Ruby in the rotation! Thanks for reviewers like you I am able to use a better paddle and save some money! The Ruby will used as a practice paddle now!🙏🏽
Awesome!!! Yeah, always good to have some backup paddles
The J2K would be my pick! All around paddle with more control would really help my game!
I love the blue color option on the J2K!
The visible Kevlar weave just looks so good. Would be a head turner on the courts. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
J2k pro being 100% Kevlar with more power and whole lot less expensive than the Ruby interests me a lot. Thanks for the review.
Great review! Heard talks about this paddle last week and did a youtube search and your review is the most impressive. Looks like the J2K, dark blue is the way to go for me. Having a Six Zero DBD currently I was almost tempted to try upgrade to the Ruby until now but darn are they are hard to come by when released…but now I think they are over hyped and overpriced seeing some comments Ive been reading here. I like the control features of the J2K and most of the specs are similar to Ruby but way more reasonably priced.
J2K is the way to go for me between the two for sure.
Excellent review. I really like the J2K in red. It’s different -stylish yet classy and looks to be better in every way than my current Vatic Pro Prism V7.
Man you just convinced me to put the J2K at the top of my wish list. That thing looks and sounds amazing.
I love that we picklers have a quality option that’s affordable with these J2Ks. I’m definitely adding these to my collection. Thanks for the review
Thanks Val, hope you enjoy them!
Love that this paddle gives the Ruby some competition at a much better price! Super interested to get my hands on one seems Kevlar paddles would suit my game really well. Thanks for the review!
Thanks Blair, definitely try them if you get the chance.
Both look like great options, leaning towards the J2K Pro though. Thanks for the review!
The addition of a "Pro" model is very interesting. Good way to diversify the selection they have.
I went from the J3 to the J2K and J2K Pro and couldn’t be happier with the quality and value of Honolulu Pickleball Co. paddles. I give a slight edge to the J2K Pro but that’s only because I’ve come to like a little bit of a poppier paddle. I would have zero issues though just playing the J2K. And that blue Kevlar is really sharp!
Wow looks like you are loving the Honolulu lineup!
Love new poppy paddles!!! J2K Pro looks sick with that dark blue coloration.
The J2K is on my final list of paddles to get, along with the Spartus Apollo and the Volair M2F 14. The lower swing weight and higher twist weight just appeals to me. Thanks for reviewing it, along with the pro!
Hard to pick between them all but they are all great choices. Just have to go with the attribute that you like the best.
Thanks for the review. It’s nice to see some more affordable options that don’t sacrifice playability.
Love that they're both kevlar in different colors!
Excited for a more reasonable price! My ruby is starting to wear down, and this would be a great replacement!
I appreciate this review and am looking forward to getting my J2K. I have the Ruby and have used it in a tournament. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t optimal. IMO the Ruby is way too overhyped, and the fact that 6.0 can’t keep it in stock kind of says just that. The thing that interests me most about the J2K is its described plush feeling while maintaining enough pop at what seems to be an unbelievably low price. I hope that Honolulu Pickleball Co. has a winner with this one…and is able to knock a couple of these other companies down a notch…just a little bit lol! Thanks again for a great review!
Appreciate the detailed response. Interested in hearing your thoughts after you get it.
The technology in paddles always amazes me as a beginner pickleball player. Having that edge with tech would be a plus 1 while im developing my technique.
I've been looking for my first real paddle from my $30 chopping board. Intrigued by the spin and power of J2K- ty for the review and comparison to the Ruby!
Definitely a good one to get to upgrade from a chopping board for sure
J2kpro looks outstanding, also I’m a sucker for anything with a “pro” designation. Great review and nice speed!
We all like to be prod
Love the performance to price ratio with j2k and the blue version look sick.
For the performance and price, this is a steal. Would love to get my hand on the J2K
I tried my friend's J2. J2k would be an awesome paddle to play with. Great video.
Thank you!
Thanks for the review! The Blue color kev is out of the world!
I love the comparison you gave with the Kinetic vs the J2k pro since I already have the kinetic and want a touch more power and pop! Thanks for the review!
Liked. Thanks for the review. The longer lasting spin than Ruby is a huge plus as I wear out spin quickly.
Thanks for the excellent review. You helped me make my decision to buy the J2K. I like the all round ability that the J2K offers, Drives, resets, punches. Keep up the good reviews!
Thanks Faloon hope the paddle brings you come good games!
Great reviews. I am most intrigued by the high twist weight of the J2k and the increased pop vs my Volair M2 Forza.
You find the J2K has more pop than the Mach 2? Trying to decide if I want the J2K/Apollo or the Mach 2. I already have a Mach 1 Forza 14mm which I love
I have been playing with the J2 for a while now and really like it but that J2K seems like 🔥🔥
J2k seems like it would be a good all around court paddle. Love the color and design
I am interested in the J2K, it sounds like a very nice all-around paddle. Good power and control are what I am looking for.
I'm extremely interested in how the kevlar surface plays on both paddles. I played with the ruby for a short period and really enjoyed it but the price was a no go for me. The price of the j2k is so much more appealing. I'm so excited
Love the review. Want to try the J2K Pro because I would feel my game needs a poppier paddle. Presently, using the Apes Pro Line Energy S but when I punch block the ball doesn't feel that it returns the energy I put into it. Feel the J2K Pro may provide that extra pop that I'm looking for. I love the kevlar reviews because I am hoping the durability opinions are true.
shots immedietly fired at the ruby, i like your style
I’m just here to deliver honest and unbiased reviews. Thank you!
Great review. I like that the j2k has a lot of the characteristics of a ruby with improvements at a good value.
One of the best price and performance combos you can get
Love the j2k pro with its offensive style (power and pop) and love the price too.
love the red color design too!
Thanks for covering the smaller innovative companies that are offering state of the art technologies at affordable prices. I would love to be able to get the J2K
Good review. I just got my Ruby recently and love it, but it is good to see other Kevlar hybrid alternatives at better price-points. I still prefer the look of the Ruby and I've been really happy with the performance so far, but I may look at the J2K in the future.
The Ruby is still a great paddle just when bringing price into the competition things get easier to decide.
Great paddle for such an amazing price, the shape is great for all around play.
What interests me the most about the J2K is how Honolulu was able to achieve a higher twist weight and a lower swing weight! One of my complaints about my current paddle (the Ruby) is the heavier swing weight. So I really hope to win this paddle!
That was one of the issues I had with the Ruby as well
Yo! You killed this review. The J2K is still my fave. Glad you got one in your hands. Now, what interests me about this paddle is getting one of them in my pop’s hands! 😝
Thank you! I think your dad just needs to visit you and take a couple of those paddles.
@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball My J2K isn't ever getting away from me! Haha
the blue kevlar looks pretty niceeeeeeeee
I love the reviews coming out on all the Honolulu Pickleball products. Sounds like a STRONG lineup. I am absolutely dreaming of a Blue J2K to replace my Pickleball Apes Proline Energy S. I want to try a full Kevlar face.
Thanks for being one of my biggest supporters! The Blue J2K looks 🔥
@@AllDriveNoDropPickleball It's been really fun to watch your journey. Your first videos had poor sound and lighting, but I liked your insights. You covered all the key performance areas, and importantly, they always felt honest. Now you have your sound and lighting down and have been stepping up you production.
I'm got an Apollo with your code. THKU
@@MattyRut2922 Appreciate it. I figured best to just start and improve the production quality as much as I can every time.
J2K looks pretty sweet to be the best Ruby alternative, thanks for the review
Thanks for watching!
The blue J2K looks awesome. I love the J2K pro and really want to compare it to the J2K now
J2K Pro is soo much fun
as a singles player i am all for the power paddles with a hybrid shape!
My goodness, you've been busy. And I do appreciate yet ANOTHER giveaway, thank you on behalf of all of us. But, can you tell the manufacturers (some of them at least), you don't have to make a Kevlar paddle in red just to look like the Ruby? :) I'm all for supporting these smaller (?) manufacturers who offer paddles at a reasonable price point!
I’ll send them a group email and let them know 😂. The good thing is they offer the blue option and I know at least two companies are coming with the green Kevlars.
Great information, thanks for another informative review. Been looking at the J2K and it is great to see the comparison to the J2K Pro.
Thank you for the review. J2K price wow. The high twist rate and more dwell time on the face are most interesting aspects to me.
Increased dwell time with the J2K very appealing.. ty4 the vid.
It's wild that they achieved that high of a twistweight with a slightly narrow hybrid shape. I could certainly benefit from the added forgiveness on off-center shots!
I like the bang for the buck of both the J2K and the J2K Pro's. I've had a hard time getting a Ruby so the availability and cheaper price of the J2K is great.
J2K looks like such a nicely balanced paddle and would make a great next paddle after my Vatic Pro Prism Flash. Love the shape.
I’ve never tried a Kevlar paddle and think the J2K would be a great place to start
The J2k seems like a great paddle that has both solid control and power!
I’ve only played with control/all-court paddles so I would love to try out a power paddle
Got to go with the J2K. Looks amazing. Great video very informative.
I also like the color option. I think that is a nice feature and distinguishes the brand and paddle model.
I have been wanting to try a Kevlar paddle. I might have to pull the trigger on this since the Ruby is so hard to get
The denser kevlar weave on the Pro is very interesting.
I wouldn't be able to handle the pro so it's a no brainer! J2k is a more all around paddle.
The best 100% Kevlar paddle with great design and lower price. Love it! Followed all steps for the give away, hopefully I will win.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
Great video - I really want to try the J2K pro and match the power with the control factor - it sounds great
Nice paddle, the blue color is cool, thank you for your review.
loving the j2k as a potential ruby alternative
Nice review. J2k pro looks like a fun paddle…
I like the J2k price point and the am intrigued about trying kevlar out.
Would love to see the hybrid Kevlar in action more 🔥
I like the value proposition of the J2K
so many choices, really want to get a new paddle, tough to decide
Pick a few of the attributes most important to you and go with a paddle that fits those. A lot of these paddles will work well.
This paddle seems like the perfect shape
Love these HPC paddles. I have the J2 and J3 now and enjoy the way they play. Would like to try the J2K pro with the pop and power it has. Keep em coming!
The J2K definitely sounds like my type of paddle. Don't need that extra pop from the J2K Pro. Also the shade of red on the J2K 😍
Sounds like you found your fit.
My j2k is shipping tomorrow. Very excited, coming from an SLK evo 2.0 that ia very inconsistent.
You’ll be getting a huge upgrade
This paddle is amazing, the sweet spot is outstanding. The sweet spot + kevlar effect is the x factor.
I like the J2K pro the fact that it is using kevlar with a pricetag of $145. An affordable paddle with premium specs.
I bought ruby last week after not winning any giveaways ;) ..i felt it is heavy. swing weight for j2k is 115 which interests me...
Feels lighter in the hands than the Ruby for sure
J2k sounds so good with the low swingweight and high twistweight combo!
Nice review boss!! J2K is far and away the better choice IMO as well
Thank you! J2K all the way
Really want to know what the blue Kevlar is all about!! Looks awesome!
Having an affordable Kevlar surface paddle is what interests me!
I'm interested in the spin of both paddles!
Love the comparison and I’m leaning towards J2K.
Kind of a funny thing - but I like the pro’s non-red face😂
Most interested in the high TW and low swingweight on the J2K. Love the idea of getting solid power on the drives but minimal pop so the soft gave still feels smooth.
Love the looks of this paddle. Great review
Thank you for your review of the J2K paddles. I’m interested in the J2K Blue paddle as I like a more all court paddle.
I love the j2 so I can’t wait to give this a try
The J2K specs compare very favorably to more expensive paddles I’ve researched. I ordered the blue J2k and anxious to try it out.
Thanks for the recommendation. J2K seems like a good way to go for casual players.
I think this would be a good back up for my Ruby. Too bad I did not know about this paddle prior to purchasing the Ruby. The swing weight of the J2K and blue color is very appealing.
Never too late, seems like the Rubys still hold value well that is a plus
It sounds like the J2K would fit my type of play. I play with the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion. I am more of a control player as opposed to a power player. I really like the soft feel of the Hyperion, although I've noticed a noticeable decrease in spin on my Hyperion. I tried the Zero 6 Diamond but did not like the hard feel of the ball coming off the Zero 6. I'm hoping that the J2k will fit my game to a T. Thanks for the review. It's
extremely informative. Keep up the great work. Sincerely Rogelio Martinez
Thank you for the great response Rogelio. Everything you describe about your game sounds like the J2K would be a great fit for you.
Super interested in how Kevlar on the J2k plays in comparison to my CF paddles.