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The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16, an elongated carbon-fiber pickleball paddle.
JOOLA

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16

Control-focused players who want a long, precise paddle with proven tour pedigree.

Weight
8.4 oz
Core
16mm
Shape
elongated
Grip
4.25 in

Face · Carbon Friction Surface (textured Carbon-Flex5)

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Strengths and trade-offs

  • +Precision and consistency from the elongated head and Hyperfoam edge wall
  • +Durable, long-lasting textured CFS surface for steady spin
  • +Trusted, widely available tour-lineage paddle
  • –On the heavier end at about 8.4 oz, which can feel slow in fast hands battles
  • –Elongated body is less forgiving on mishits than a widebody

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