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Honolulu Pickleball Sword & Shield J6CR M105 MPP Crystal Blue Endurance Surface™
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Honolulu J6CR M105 — MPP Core
UPA-A Approved · NOT USAP Approved
The J6CR Crystal Blue is already the hardest-hitting paddle Honolulu makes. The M105 keeps the parts players buy it for — the J6 elongated shape, the 6-inch handle, the Crystal Blue Endurance Surface™ — and puts a brand-new multi-density MPP foam core inside.
Honolulu built the MPP core to feel softer at the bottom end and give you more at the top end. Translation: dinks and resets come off the face calmer, and when you actually load up on a drive there's more in the tank. Honolulu calls it a controllable all-court power paddle — easy low-end power that builds the harder you swing.
Not sure where the M105 fits in Honolulu's lineup? Read our complete Honolulu Pickleball Paddles Guide →
Best For
- Attackers who want the J6CR's reach and pop with a softer, more forgiving feel at the kitchen
- Baseline drivers and singles players who want leverage on serves, returns and put-aways
- Two-handed backhand players — the 6" handle has room for both hands
- Anyone tired of grit that's gone in two months — the Crystal Blue face is built to last
- UPA-A and rec players. If your events run under USAP rules, read the FAQ first.
Skill Level
Honolulu rates the M105 for advanced beginners through pros. Our take: it rewards a real swing, so 3.0+ players who drive and attack will get the most out of it. If you mostly block and dink and you're still building your mechanics, the hybrid-shaped Honolulu J2NF is more forgiving and quicker in hand.
Why Players Like It
- Honolulu's power platform: the J6CR sits at the top of Honolulu's lineup for power. The M105 is that same frame with a new core.
- MPP multi-density foam core: softer bottom-end feel with more potential top-end power, per Honolulu.
- Crystal Blue Endurance Surface™ — Blue Grit™: blue crystal media mechanically locked into the face for controlled texture that holds up over time. Patent-pending.
- Optimized elongated shape: chopped aero top and more mass toward the head for a higher swing weight, on the same 16.48" × 7.52" footprint.
- Cover included: premium waterproof cover with hanging clip ($25 value).
Video
Honolulu's official J6CR M105 video.
Specs
| Shape | Optimized Elongated |
| Paddle Length | 16.48" |
| Paddle Width | 7.52" |
| Grip Length | 6" (includes the taper above the grip wrap) |
| Grip Circumference | 4.125" |
| Core | Multi-Density Foam — MPP |
| Core Thickness | 16mm |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber — Crystal Blue Endurance Surface™ (Blue Grit™) |
| Construction | Thermocompression formed, perimeter balanced |
| Average Weight | 8.0 – 8.2 oz (middleweight) |
| Swing Weight | 111 – 116 |
| Twist Weight | 6.2 – 6.7 |
| Colors | Blue, White |
| Certification | UPA-A approved only — not USAP approved |
| Warranty | 1 year (Honolulu) |
| Included | Premium waterproof cover with hanging clip ($25 value) |
Weight, swing weight and twist weight are Honolulu's published ranges and vary slightly unit to unit. Independent lab numbers for the M105 aren't out yet, so we're not borrowing the original J6CR's.
Performance Notes
Next to the J6CR Crystal Blue we already carry, Honolulu publishes the same dimensions, the same weight, swing weight and twist weight ranges, and the same face. The core is the whole story. Honolulu says the MPP build gives a softer, more forgiving bottom end with more potential top end. If the original J6CR felt a little stiff and jumpy to you in hand battles, this is the version aimed at fixing that. If you love the J6CR exactly how it is, it's still on the wall.
One more thing from Honolulu: the M105 needs to be broken in through play for best performance. Give it a few sessions before you judge the feel.
Quick Buying Summary
Get it if: you want J6 reach and Honolulu-level power with a softer, more forgiving feel, plus grit that lasts.
Skip it if: you play USAP-sanctioned events (it's UPA-A only), or you want a quick hybrid shape for kitchen hand battles.
Bottom line: Honolulu's most powerful frame with a softer touch at the kitchen.
How It Compares
| Paddle | Core | Shape | Certification | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu J6CR M105 (this paddle) | MPP multi-density foam | Elongated | UPA-A only | $195 |
| Honolulu J6CR Crystal Blue | Original multi-density foam | Elongated | UPA-A | $195 |
| RPM Jade 16mm Elongated | MPP floating foam | Elongated | USAP approved | $269.99 |
| Honolulu J2NF | Multi-density foam (EPP + EVA) | Hybrid | USAP approved | $195 |
Want the same idea under USAP rules? The RPM Jade 16mm Elongated is the closest match — MPP core, elongated shape, USAP approved. Want to stay with Honolulu and stay USAP-legal? Go J2NF.
The Tech
MPP Multi-Density Foam Core — the M105's new core, built for a softer feel on touch shots and more pop when you swing harder.
Core Reactor™ with Dynamic PowerFlex™ — Honolulu's power construction, tuned for pop and energy return on drives and put-aways.
Control Joint™ Technology — Honolulu's stability tech, there to keep all that power predictable instead of wild.
Crystal Blue Endurance Surface™ — Blue Grit™ — crystal-infused particulate encapsulated and mechanically interlocked into the carbon face for spin texture that lasts. Patent-pending.
FAQs
Is it USAP approved? No. The M105 is UPA-A approved only. That covers PPA/MLP-style UPA-A events and rec play, but not USAP-sanctioned tournaments. Need USAP-legal? Look at the RPM Jade 16mm Elongated or the Honolulu J2NF.
How is it different from the J6CR Crystal Blue? Same shape, same face, same published weights. The M105 swaps in the MPP multi-density core for a softer bottom end and more top-end power.
Does it need a break-in? Honolulu says yes. Play it a few sessions before you lock in your opinion.
My face looks a little uneven. Is that a defect? No. Every Crystal Blue face has its own texture and shading. That's how the grit gets bonded in, and Honolulu does not treat cosmetic variation as a defect or a warranty issue.
What's in the box? The paddle plus Honolulu's premium waterproof cover with hanging clip ($25 value). Backed by Honolulu's 1-year warranty.
Need Help Choosing?
Torn between the M105, the original J6CR, or something USAP-legal? Call 516-232-6000 or email info@spinwavepickleball.com (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm ET), or come put one in your hand at Great Neck or Boca. We'll tell you straight if it's not your paddle.
