Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs. Apollo

Brand

Price

$249.99|Click for an updated price
$129.99|Spartus Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.515.9

Width

7.58

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Reactive PolymerPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Carbon Friction + Charged CarbonDuPont™ Kevlar®

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 88.1 - 8.1

Handle Length

5.55.3

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Joola

Joola

2022 (to pickleball)

Germany / Rockville, MD

25 paddles

Joola is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm a big fan of the Collin Johns Scorpeus and the Hyperion CFS 16 was one of, if not the best paddle on the market for quite some time. A lot of pros use Joola and for good reason. They're good paddles.

Times are changing though. Honestly, you don't need to spend Joola prices (^$200) to get a really good paddle. See brands like SixZero or VaticPro.

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Spartus

Spartus

2022

San Francisco, CA

5 paddles

Spartus, founded by Josh in San Francisco, is a performance-driven pickleball brand rooted in Josh's diverse background in engineering, law, finance, and business. With a passion for competitive sports and a deep understanding of the importance of quality equipment, Josh has combined his expertise with a team of specialists to create Spartus, a company focused on R&D and delivering high-performance pickleball paddles. Spartus is committed to meeting the needs of players at all levels, offering equipment that maximizes performance and value.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 is more expensive ($249.99) than Apollo ($129.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 and Apollo have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Apollo (15.9 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Apollo has a greater width (8 inches) than Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Apollo has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Ben Johns Hyperion C2 CFS 16 has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Apollo (5.3 inches).

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