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Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 14mm
The original 14mm Hyperion CFS - thinner core than the 16mm version for more pop and power while keeping the signature CFS spin texture.
Core
Reactive Polymer Honeycomb
Face
Carbon Friction Surface (CFS)
Weight
7.5-8.0 oz
Shape
Standard
Aggregate Scores
8.7
overall
average
average
Based on 2 reviewers
Reviewer Breakdown
Adam Stone
Pickleball Studio8.7
🌀 Spin
9.2
💪 Power
8.8
💥 Pop
9.0
🎯 Control
8.5
✋ Feel
7.8
Pros
- Industry-leading spin
- Great power for a spin paddle
- Proven at highest levels
Cons
- Expensive
- Less forgiving off-center
"The 14mm CFS has become the benchmark paddle for the modern game. Elite spin + respectable power = tournament-ready."
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John Kew
John Kew8.6
🌀 Spin
9.0
💪 Power
8.5
💥 Pop
9.2
🎯 Control
8.5
✋ Feel
8.0
Pros
- Best of both worlds: spin and pop
- More versatile than 16mm
- Tournament proven
Cons
- Less soft feel than 16mm
- Harder face takes adjustment
"If you want CFS spin with more pop, the 14mm is the move. Most competitive players prefer this over the 16mm for a reason."
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