Honolulu J6CR vs Similar Paddles + Best Setup Tips & Reddit Reactions | EP 109 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 1H 17M

Honolulu J6CR vs Similar Paddles + Best Setup Tips & Reddit Reactions | EP 109

from Pickleball Effect: The Podcast · host Braydon Unsicker

In this episode, Braydon and Aaron break down the Honolulu J6CR and compare it to its competition with firepower rankings and a feel map to see if anything beats it. We also dive into some recommended paddle setups based on shape and introduce a new segment called Read it on Reddit where we react to popular reddit posts.👉 Save on pickleball gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ 👉 Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt __________________________________________TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro01:06 Preview and Aaron recouping from shoe habits blast06:54 Updates to database, comparison tool, and shoe review13:13 Under Review - Paddle set up recs13:30 Widebody set ups20:41 Hybrid set ups25:36 Elongated set ups30:45 Aaron it Out - I read it on Reddit31:21 ALW’s small head shape & the best frankenstein player40:23 Can’t see Lifetime ball & USAP launches onsite testing49:15 Masters debrief54:22 Paddle Babble - J6CR tech57:22 Stats & first impressions1:03:30 Firepower ranking1:09:53 Feel map and comparisons1:15:55 Paddles we’re testing next__________________________________________👉 Links to gear mentioned:Honolulu J6CR (code PBEFFECT): https://808pickle.com/products/j6cr?variant=50835041878336&sca_ref=5946671.20PzzMr8tb&sca_source=yt PE Tuning Accessories (code PBEFFECT): https://pickleballeffectshop.com/PE Paddle Comparison Tool: https://comparison.pickleballeffect.com/?tab=dream PE Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/ PE Tuning Lab: https://tune.pickleballeffect.com/ Adidas Barricade Shoe: https://www.pickleballwarehouse.com/search-pickle.html?searchtext=barricade&opt_perpage=20&opt_sort=relevance&opt_page=1?from=effectB&B Loco (code PBEFFECT): https://breadbutterpickleballco.sjv.io/JKeE9E Vatic Pro V Sol (code PBEFFECT): https://vaticpro.com?sca_ref=3260078.CzQXcNupcD Gruvn Lazr 16x Full Foam (code PBEFFECT): https://gruvn.co/collections/lazr-full-foam-kevlar-carbon-paddles/products/lazr-16x-full-foam-red?sca_ref=7590568.4ScBLo9pAx&sca_source=yt 👉 Support the channel:Save on gear and support the channel using our discount codes: https://pickleballeffect.com/discounts/ Pickleball Effect products: https://pickleballeffectshop.com/ 👉 Join the PE community:Main Paddle Monitor: https://main.pickleballeffect.com/ Website: https://pickleballeffect.com/PE/Braydon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleballeffect/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghenaric/ 👉 Paddle Database: https://pickleballeffect.com/pickleball-paddle-database/

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