Flash 14mm vs. Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift

paddle imageFlash 14mm
paddle imageSimone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift

Brand

Vatic ProSee all paddles
JoolaSee all paddles

Price

$139.99|Vatic Pro Click for an updated price
$219.95|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

--2022

Length

16.316.5

Width

7.77.5

Core Thickness

1416

Core Material

Optimized C7 PolymersReactive Honeycomb

Facing Material

Raw TORAY T700 Carbon FiberCarbon Friction

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 8.27.9 - 7.9

Handle Length

5.35.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.1254.125

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Vatic Pro

Vatic Pro

2022

Orange County, CA

9 paddles

Vatic Pro is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm in love with the Prism Flash, especially at the $100 price point. Wow. Probably the best raw carbon fiber paddle & best overall paddle you can get for $100. This is the paddle I recommend to all my friends getting started.

Compare all 9 Vatic Pro paddles
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.

Compare all 25 Joola paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift is more expensive ($219.95) than Flash 14mm ($139.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Flash 14mm (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Flash 14mm (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Flash 14mm has a greater width (7.7 inches) than Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Flash 14mm has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift (7.9 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Simone Jardim Hyperion CFS 16 Swift has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Flash 14mm (5.3 inches).

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