Honolulu Pickleball J6CR vs Pickleball Apes Charm x
On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.
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| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec | $195.00▲ | $199.00 |
| PowerDerived | 88▲ | 87 |
| ControlDerived | 45 | 46▲ |
| SpinDerived | 97 | 97 |
| ForgivenessDerived | 36 | 36 |
| Swing weight indexDerived | 72 | 69 |
| Core thicknessManufacturer Spec | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Face materialManufacturer Spec | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core materialManufacturer Spec | Foam-injected polymer | Foam-injected polymer |
| ShapeManufacturer Spec | Elongated | Elongated |
| LengthManufacturer Spec | 16.5" | 16.5" |
| WidthManufacturer Spec | 7.4" | 7.4" |
| Handle lengthManufacturer Spec | 6"▲ | 5.75" |
| Static weightManufacturer Spec | 8.02 oz | 8.07 oz |
| Balance pointDerived | 23.3 cm | 23 cm |
| ThermoformedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| USAP approvedManufacturer Spec | Yes | Yes |
| ReleasedManufacturer Spec | 2026 | 2025 |
These two are hard to separate
Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.
Analysis
Where they actually differ
Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.
- Handle
- Honolulu Pickleball J6CR has the longer handle at 6" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
Choose the
Honolulu Pickleball J6CR
- You hit a two-handed backhand
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Choose the
Pickleball Apes Charm x
- You prefer the brand or the feel
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