Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 vs. AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen

Brand

Price

$249.95|Click for an updated price
$150|Selkirk Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

2023--

Length

16.515.75

Width

7.58

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Reactive HoneycombPolypropylene X5 Core

Facing Material

Carbon Friction + Carbon ChargedFiberFlex Fiberglass

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 87.8 - 8.4

Handle Length

4.55.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.25

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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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Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

Compare all 37 Selkirk paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 is more expensive ($249.95) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen ($150).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 and AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen (15.75 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen has a greater width (8 inches) than Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    AMPED - Epic Wes Gabrielsen has a greater handle length (5.25 inches) than Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 (4.5 inches).

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