Honolulu J6M+ vs RPM Jade Elongated 16mm: Floating MPP Elongateds, $100 Apart (2026)
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Both float an MPP core inside an EVA ring under a durable grit. One is $128.70 with PRH, the other $229.49 with PRH.
Buy the Honolulu J6M+ Jam Paddle if price and a two-handed backhand matter: it is $128.70 with code PRH against $229.49 with code PRH for the RPM Jade Elongated 16mm, a $100.79 difference, and it has a 6" handle against the Jade's 5.5".
Both use a floating MPP foam core with an EVA ring, both are 16mm elongateds of nearly the same size, and Honolulu's published swing weight (111 to 116) and twist weight (6.2 to 6.7) sit right around RPM's published 112 and 6.2 for the Jade. Buy the Jade if you need USAP approval today or want a paddle with its own Tier 1 spin durability result in independent lab testing: the Jade is USAP approved and ships now, while the J6M+ is UPA-A with USAP pending and is a preorder for late December to early January.
How we tested
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Side by side
Weight, swing weight and twist weight are each brand's published numbers, not side-by-side measurements.
| Honolulu J6M+ Jam Paddle | RPM Jade Elongated 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price with code | $143, $128.70 with PRH (10% off) | $269.99, $229.49 with PRH (15% off) |
| Core | Fully floated MPP + EVA outer ring | MPP floating full-foam + EVA perimeter |
| Face | Carbon fiber, Crystal Blue Endurance Surface / Blue Grit | SICmatrix silicon carbide durable grit |
| Size | 16.48 × 7.52", 16mm | 16.5 × 7.5", 16mm |
| Handle | 6" | 5.5" |
| Weight | 8 to 8.2 oz (Honolulu) | 7.8 oz (RPM) |
| Swing weight | 111 to 116 (Honolulu) | 112 (RPM) |
| Twist weight | 6.2 to 6.7 (Honolulu) | 6.2 (RPM) |
| Spin durability (independent lab test) | Not tested | Tier 1 (under 5% spin loss) |
| Approval | UPA-A; USAP pending | USAP |
| Availability | Preorder, ships late Dec to early Jan | Not a preorder |
The builds are close. The price is not.
On paper these two are the most alike of any J6M+ matchup. The J6M+ floats an MPP core inside an EVA ring; the Jade Elongated 16mm floats MPP full foam with an EVA perimeter. Both are 16mm, both are about 16.5 by 7.5 inches, and the published handling numbers overlap. Honolulu describes the J6M+ as a softer bottom end with power when you attack, and the Jade is RPM's durable-grit MPP elongated.
The difference you pay for is $100.79. The J6M+ is $128.70 with code PRH; the Jade Elongated is $229.49 with code PRH. For that gap the Jade gives you USAP approval now, a lab-tested Tier 1 face and a paddle you can order today.
Grit: Crystal Blue vs SICmatrix
The Jade's SICmatrix face is spin durability Tier 1 in independent lab testing, under 5% spin loss. The J6M+ has not been tested. It uses Honolulu's Crystal Blue Endurance Surface, the same surface family as the J2CR, J3CR and J6CR Crystal Blue, which are each Tier 1 in independent lab testing. Those results belong to those exact models, so the J6M+ has no tier on our site until it is tested.
More on both grits: every durable grit compared.
Which to buy
- Buy the Honolulu J6M+ ($128.70 with code PRH) if you want the cheaper floating-MPP elongated, hit a two-handed backhand (6" handle) and play UPA-A events or rec. It is a preorder, ships end of December 2026 through early January 2027.
- Buy the RPM Jade Elongated 16mm ($229.49 with code PRH) if you play USAP-sanctioned events, want a face with its own Tier 1 lab result, or need the paddle before January.
Codes
Honolulu: PRH for 10% off at 808pickle.com. RPM: PRH for 15% off at rpmpb.com. Both are permanent partner codes. Details on our Honolulu and RPM code pages.
Related: Honolulu M105 vs RPM Jade, J6M+ Jam Paddle guide and J6M+ vs J6CR Crystal Blue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Honolulu J6M+ or the RPM Jade Elongated better?
For price and a two-handed backhand, the J6M+: $128.70 with code PRH and a 6" handle. For USAP play and a lab-tested Tier 1 face, the Jade Elongated 16mm at $229.49 with code PRH.
Do the J6M+ and Jade Elongated use the same kind of core?
Close. The J6M+ is a fully floated MPP core with an EVA outer ring. The Jade Elongated 16mm is MPP floating full-foam with an EVA perimeter.
Which is USAP approved?
The RPM Jade Elongated 16mm is USAP approved. The Honolulu J6M+ is UPA-A approved with USAP certification pending.
How much do I save with the J6M+?
$100.79. The J6M+ is $128.70 with code PRH; the Jade Elongated 16mm is $229.49 with code PRH.
When does the J6M+ ship?
It is a preorder shipping end of December 2026 through early January 2027.
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