J2CR

Likes the J2CR and its durable Crystal Blue grit for heavy topspin, but it lacks the full feel of a control paddle.

“I have the J2CR and like it, but it doesn’t have the complete feel of a control paddle.”

After 2.5 months and about 100 hours, their J2CR's grit in the centre feels much less gritty and serves get less topspin than at first.

“I got my J2CR now for 2,5 months, and played around 100 hours with it.”

After about 10 games, the J2CR gives markedly more spin than their other paddles and easy pace; ball sits on the face for control, but big swings are hard to control.

“The spin is markedly greater than my other paddles including some that are supposed t provide a lot of spin.”

The edge guard on their J2CR came off after about a month.

“Anyone encountered any similar issues with their JC2R? Had it for around a month, and the edge guard came off...”

Comparing the J2CR CBE with an Ultré: the J2CR wins on control, drops, resets and punch volleys; the Ultré has more power and spin.

“Control, drops and resets go to the to the j2. The j2 is louder and sounds better imo. If I had to choose the j2 is the paddle for me.”

Finds the J2CR's softness makes resets easier to control than their Pegasus 2, Vapor 2 and Hurache 2.

“The softness of the J2CR helps with that.”

Loved kitchen resets with the J2CR, though mid-court resets were harder for lack of pop.

“I especially LOVE resets at the kitchen with the J2CR. Blocking a ball that’s hit hard at my body when I am at the kitchen, feels buttery and easy to reset.”

Stock J2CR with crystal blue grit has a huge sweet spot, very low swing weight, solid power and pop, and amazing spin and dip.

“Playing stock so far I notice the huge sweet spot and super low swing weight. Solid power and pop as well.”

After side-by-side sessions, finds the J2CR good but still prefers their Loco for control.

“It's a good paddle...but I'm still taking the loco over it. I just feel in better control with the Loco.”

First stock session with the J2CR felt really soft and controllable, with great touch.

“Played one session stock and it felt really soft and controllable.”

Their J2CR felt super stiff out of the box compared with a friend's non-CBE J6CR.

“when I got my j2cr, out of the box it felt super stiff compared to my friend's j6cr non CBE version.”

Having owned the J2NF, J2FC+ and J6CR, finds the J2CR does everything a good amount better and prefers its shape.

“I loved the NF until I tried the CR so can definitely play at a high level with that paddle. In my experience the J2CR does everything a good amount better.”

After two months with the J2CR Blue Grit, went back to the J2FC+ because they play and shape the ball better with it.

“I have played with the J2CR Blue Grit since then, but recently have gone back to the J2FC+. I just play better with the FC+”

Really liked their J2CR, but it was disqualified in a 4.0 gold medal match for not being USAP approved.

“I really liked this paddle, just FYI, during our 4.0 gold medal match, it was disqualified due to not USAP approved.”

After a couple of months at 4–5 days a week, their J2CR is fantastic with little grit wear and more pop than expected.

“I have the j2cr and my son got the j6cr. Fantastic paddles. Playing 4-5 days a week with them for a couple months and grit doesnt show much wear.”

The J2CR is their favorite paddle, but it delaminated after a couple of months; Honolulu replaced it free.

“The J2CR is my favorite paddle so far. And I loved the J2NF. I had to warranty the J2CR because it became delaminated a couple months in.”

Their J2CR blue crystal developed a large bubble on the face and was replaced quickly; a great paddle otherwise.

“I just had to have my j2cr blue crystal replaced because I got a huge bubble on the face of the paddle.”

Owns the J2NF and J2CR and finds both amazing, with no grit issues on theirs.

“I bought the J2NF and J2CR. Both are amazing.”

After a month they play mostly with another paddle; the J2CR CBG just doesn't suit their style.

“Since then, I’ve played around 80% of my games with the MMP Turbo. Personally, I haven’t been able to enjoy the J2CR—it just doesn’t suit my playing style.”

The J2CR blue grit is even better than their J2NF: top-tier sweet spot, spin and pop.

“Loved the j2nf and the j2cr blue grit is even better. Sweet spot, spin, pop are all top tier.”

Their J2CR had great spin at first, but after about 6 weeks the grit stopped marking balls and spin dropped, especially on serves.

“At first it had great spin, and left blue marks on the ball. After about 6wks, no blue marks on the balls and less noticeable spin, especially on serves.”

Their blue J2CR has consistent grit on both sides and plays beautifully.

“It looks great, the grit is consistent on both sides and plays beautifully.”

Their first J2CR arrived smooth with almost no crystals; Honolulu replaced it after about a month.

“the first J2CR I got was smooth and almost no crystal at all.”

Lost to the Six Zero Coral Pro on everything in their side-by-side test.

“I compared the Coral Pro and J2CR side by side and everything for me was better with the coral pro.”

Chose it over the Coral Pro, Vapor Power 2 and Ultré; their unit has strong bite for topspin drives.

“Bounced between the Coral Pro hybrid and J2CR SH after trying the Vapor Power 2, Omni (just for kicks) and Ultre... went with the J2CR, and the one I purchased had much more bite”

About 12 hours in: a really nice paddle with a bit more control and spin and a bit less power than their Boomstik.

“I bought the J2CR blue grit. Played about 12 hours with it. Really nice paddle, I feel a little more control and a little less power. Spin is a bit better than the Boomstick.”

Easier to adapt to than the Boomstik, though nowhere near its pop.

“I also have the J2CR and it’s easier to adapt to but not close the the pop of the Boomstik.”

A few days in they love it, though their Boomstik still produces more power.

“I have this and the got the J2CR a few days ago, while I love the J2CR this paddle still produces more power.”

Over a month in and really enjoying it; the blue grit looks and plays great.

“I've been really enjoying my Honolulu J2CR blue grit for a little more than a month.”

Loves the blue grit version even more than the regular J2CR they owned before.

“Just played with my blue grit J2CR for the first time yesterday and I love it. Even more than the normal J2CR I had purchased months prior.”

Awesome: most of the face feels like a sweet spot, with more firepower than the Coral Pro and soft touch.

“J2CR CBE is just awesome. It kind of plays the game for you. Feels like most of the face is a sweet spot.”

Owns three crystal blue CR models that all arrived with different grit levels; the J2 regular handle was nearly smooth and was replaced under warranty.

“The j2 regular handle was practically smooth but they actually replaced it under the warranty program.”

Both paddles took about 50 days to arrive and each had one face noticeably narrower than advertised; support refused a replacement.

“I ordered two J2CR crystal blue from France. They took approximately 50 days to arrive, and both had one face significantly narrower than the other”

Detailed first impressions of the crystal blue long handle; spin matched their Vapor Power 2, though their first unit's grit was weaker than a second one.

“Just got in my J2CR CB Long Handle yesterday, 5/4. Pre-ordered on Feb 18th and was part of the second batch.”

Loves the feel, power, pop and spin coming from the J2NF, though the grit felt less gritty than expected.

“I ABSOLUTELY love this paddle. My previous main was J2NF.”

After two sessions: more pop than the J2NF but less dwell and spin, so they still prefer the NF.

“J2CR has definitely more pop. However, the NF to me has more dwell time and spin. At this point, I prefer the NF.”

More dwell and lower swing weight than the Vapor Power 2 for confident dinks, but about 10% less drive power and less grit.

“The dwell time on the J2CR is definitely noticeable. After playing with the Power 2, which is very poppy, for over a month, I can really feel the ball sink into the J2CR.”

Their J2CR lost about 60% of its blue grit within three days.

“My J2CR lost it's blue grit within 3 days. Like 60% of it.”

Loves it, but one of their two went smooth in a month; inconsistent quality control.

“I’ve had two J2CR Blue Grits; the first one was smooth after a month and the second one has about three months of play and still feels (nearly) new.”

A decent paddle over three months, but the Thrive Ignite beat it for feel, control and power.

“I mained a J2CR for 3 months on Influencers recommendations. Decent paddle.”

Their best paddle ever: confident placement, big spin and great touch.

“Best paddle I have ever owned...just gives me so much more confidence. I feel like I know exactly where it's going to go. Massive grit for great spin. Incredible touch.”

More power and spin than the J2FC+ and better in hand battles; softened after about 12 hours.

“it’s slightly less control than the fc plus but way more power and spin”

Their first J2CR had almost no blue grit, but the replacement was perfect and is better than any of their J6CRs.

Finds the blue grit makes the J2CR feel noticeably stiffer, and its grit lasted only a few weeks longer than regular peel ply.

“I do not like the way my J2CR with CBE feels compared to a J6CR I first tried without the CBE.”

After months of heavy play their J2CR face is getting smooth in the centre; still better than previous paddles, but a new Jade feels noticeably grittier.

“I feel like the face on my J2CR is losing its grit. It's getting smooth to the touch in the center”

Has owned two J2CRs: some grit loss in the first hours as the top layer wears, then it evens out and still spins well after hundreds of hours.

“I've used it for hundreds of hours and it still gets good spin.”

About 100 games since June: some smoothness, but still great spin.

“I love my J2CR, I’ll get another when it’s time.”

Their J2CR with blue grit went smooth at the sweet spot after about two months, only weeks longer than peel ply; they expected 4–6 months.

“My J2CR CBE went pretty smooth at the sweetspot a little after 2 months.”

Their new J2CR with blue grit feels surprisingly smooth to the touch, barely rougher than a J2NF; they are asking Honolulu whether it's normal.

“I noticed that the surface doesn’t feel gritty at all to the touch.”

Bought the shop's demo J2CR because the new stock units had less grit and looked discoloured; a good J2CR is wonderful, but quality control is inconsistent.

“if you get a J2CR with that isn't defective, they're wonderful”

Got rid of their J2CR because the top part felt less solid on contact.

Tried a J2CR for a game after the Loco Hybrid: bigger sweet spot, a little more dwell, good power with fewer pop-ups.

“Seemed a bigger sweet spot that drove the ball where I wanted and had a little more dwell time.”

Disagrees that the J2CR's power is linear: hit squarely off a big shot and the ball flies much further than expected, with sharp, harsh feedback.

Their first J2CR had almost no grit applied; the exchange was perfect.

“The first j2cr had nearly no application. Had to get an exchange, and the new paddle was perfect.”

Has used the J2CR CBE since April, five or six times a week, with no issues; loves it.

“J2CR CBE user since April playing 5-6 times per week. No issues as yet. Love it!”

A coach with 20+ lessons a week: the J2CR Crystal Blue is their go-to, and after four months of daily use the grit is about the same as day one.

“4 months used 7 days a week. Grit is pretty much the same as day 1.”

Plays a lot of hard-hitting singles and the J2CR is as gritty as day one.

“I play a lot of singles and hit the shit out of the ball. Have used Franklins and lifetimes and it’s as as gritty as day 1”

Their J2CR has been defective since April, with a third of the grit others' have.

“I got a factory defected one since april.... everyone else around me has 3 times the grit for same paddle”

No change in the J2CR's grit after 3–4 months of heavy use.

“I have both the J2CR and J6CR and haven't noticed any change in the grit over the past 3-4 months of heavy use.”

The grit on their J2CR CBE is very inconsistently applied, though unchanged after 10 games.

“Honolulu J2CR CBE Grit is very inconsistently applied to my unit”

Plays a bit better with the J2CR than their Ultré, and its grit is still really good after lots of play.

“I think I play a bit better with the J2CR but I’ve also just got more time on it. The grit on both is really good even after tons of play.”

Tried the J2CR and isn't a fan.

“I have tried the j2cr and I'm not a fan plus it's more expensive”