Gladius 13mm vs. Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16
Brand | SpartusSee all paddles | JoolaSee all paddles |
Price | $84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price | $159.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | -- |
Length | 16.5 | 16.5 |
Width | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Core Thickness | 13 | 16 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Response Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Carbon Abrasion |
Weight (Low-High) | 7.9 - 7.9 | 8.4 - 8.3 |
Handle Length | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.3 | 4.25 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
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.
2022 (to pickleball)
Germany / Rockville, MD
25 paddles
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.
FAQs
Which paddle is cheaper?
Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 is more expensive ($159.95) than Gladius 13mm ($84.99).
Is there a difference in the core?
Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Gladius 13mm (13 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.
Which paddle is longer?
Gladius 13mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 have the same length (16.5 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Gladius 13mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 have the same width (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 has a greater weight (8.350000000000001 oz) than Gladius 13mm (7.9 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Gladius 13mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 have the same handle length (5.5 inches).
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