Gladius 16mm vs. Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift
Brand | SpartusSee all paddles | JoolaSee all paddles |
Price | $84.99|Spartus Click for an updated price | $219.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | 2022 |
Length | 16.5 | 16.5 |
Width | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Core Thickness | 16 | 16 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Reactive Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Carbon Friction |
Weight (Low-High) | 7.9 - 7.9 | 7.9 - 7.9 |
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 CFS 16 Swift is more expensive ($219.95) than Gladius 16mm ($84.99).
Is there a difference in the core?
Gladius 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Gladius 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same length (16.5 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Gladius 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same width (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Gladius 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same weight (7.9 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Gladius 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same handle length (5.5 inches).
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