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JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm
The signature paddle of the #1 player in the world. Carbon Friction Surface technology delivers elite spin and control.
Core
Reactive Polymer Honeycomb
Face
Carbon Friction Surface (CFS)
Weight
7.5-8.1 oz
Shape
Standard
Aggregate Scores
8.6
overall
average
average
Based on 3 reviewers
Reviewer Breakdown
Adam Stone
Pickleball Studio8.6
🌀 Spin
9.2
💪 Power
7.8
💥 Pop
8.5
🎯 Control
8.8
✋ Feel
8.5
Pros
- Elite spin generation
- Excellent control at the kitchen
- Great touch on dinks
Cons
- Premium price point
- Slightly less power than 14mm version
"The gold standard for control-oriented players. The CFS surface generates incredible spin while maintaining excellent feel."
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Pickleball Effect
Pickleball Effect8.6
🌀 Spin
9.5
💪 Power
7.5
💥 Pop
8.2
🎯 Control
9.0
✋ Feel
8.8
Pros
- Spin king of 2024
- Consistent sweet spot
- Tour-proven performance
Cons
- Heavy for some players
- Takes adjustment period
"Data shows this paddle leads in spin RPM across all our tests. The control is elite."
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John Kew
John Kew8.5
🌀 Spin
9.0
💪 Power
7.5
💥 Pop
8.0
🎯 Control
9.0
✋ Feel
9.0
Pros
- Best-in-class spin
- Incredible soft game
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Price
- Not the most powerful option
"If you prioritize control and spin over raw power, this is the paddle. Ben Johns uses it for a reason."
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