Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue vs RPM Jade Elongated: Premium Grit Elongateds (2026)
Last updated: October 2026
$175.50 or $229.49 with code PRH. The J6CR scores higher for less.
Buy the Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue.
It scores 9.2 overall in our testing against 8.7 for the RPM Jade Elongated 16mm, leads on power (9.4), spin (9.4), control (8.7) and forgiveness (8.8), and costs less: $175.50 with code PRH against $229.49 with PRH. Its Crystal Blue face is spin durability Tier 1 in independent lab testing. Choose the Jade if you specifically want RPM's MPP foam feel or USA Pickleball approval; the J6CR is UPA-A approved.
How we tested
Every paddle we cover goes through the same on-court protocol - individual play, head-to-head comparisons, and tournament use before anything gets written down. Every paddle below has a full review on the site; click through to see scores, specs, and the deal we found for each.
The rankings
Each category below links to the full review for that paddle.
- more maneuverability (9.0 vs 8.2)
- more control (8.7 vs 8.0)
- to spend $53.99 less ($175.50 with PRH)
- more stability on off-center hits (6.2–6.7 vs 6.2 (RPM) twist weight)
- more maneuverability (9.0 vs 8.2)
- more control (8.7 vs 8.0)
- to spend $53.99 less
- more stability on off-center hits (6.2–6.7 vs 6.2 (RPM) twist weight)
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Side by side
- Price with code: J6CR Crystal Blue $195, or $175.50 with PRH. Jade Elongated $269.99, or $229.49 with PRH.
- Overall: J6CR 9.2, Jade 8.7 in our testing.
- Power and spin: J6CR 9.4 and 9.4. Jade 8.9 and 9.2.
- Control and forgiveness: J6CR 8.7 and 8.8. Jade 8.0 and 8.2.
- Handle: J6CR 6 inches, Jade 5.5 inches. The J6CR suits two-handed backhands.
- Grit: J6CR Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, spin durability Tier 1 in independent lab testing. Jade Elongated SICmatrix silicon carbide, also Tier 1.
- Approval: J6CR UPA-A. Jade USA Pickleball, PBCoR .43.
Which one to buy
The J6CR Crystal Blue is the better elongated on every score we track, and it is $54 cheaper with the code.
The Jade Elongated makes sense if you play USA Pickleball events or already like RPM's foam feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
J6CR Crystal Blue or RPM Jade Elongated?
The J6CR for most players: 9.2 against 8.7 in our testing, and $175.50 against $229.49 with code PRH.
Is the J6CR USA Pickleball approved?
The J6CR Crystal Blue is UPA-A approved. The Jade Elongated is USA Pickleball approved.
Which grit lasts longer?
The J6CR's Crystal Blue face is spin durability Tier 1 in independent lab testing. The Jade Elongated's SICmatrix face is also Tier 1.
Related guides
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