Icon V2 - XL vs. Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift
Brand | DiademSee all paddles | JoolaSee all paddles |
Price | $119.95|Click for an updated price | $219.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | 2022 |
Length | 16.53 | 16.5 |
Width | 7.23 | 7.5 |
Core Thickness | 13.7 | 16 |
Core Material | Polypropylene Honeycomb | Reactive Honeycomb |
Facing Material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Friction |
Weight (Low-High) | 8.25 - 8.25 | 7.9 - 7.9 |
Handle Length | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.125 | 4.25 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
13 paddles
Diadem Sports, founded in 2015 in Pompano Beach, Florida, is driven by a vision that goes beyond just producing tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. As the last American tennis brand, they focus on innovation, creating products like the Solstice Power string with patented Star Core Technology. Their philosophy, "Live to Play," underscores the importance of sports as a means to foster physical fitness, social connection, and human engagement. Diadem's mission is to redefine the game while celebrating the joy and simplicity of play, connecting people through tennis and pickleball.
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 Icon V2 - XL ($119.95).
Is there a difference in the core?
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Icon V2 - XL (13.7 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.
Which paddle is longer?
Icon V2 - XL has a greater length (16.53 inches) than Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift (16.5 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift has a greater width (7.5 inches) than Icon V2 - XL (7.23 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Icon V2 - XL has a greater weight (8.25 oz) than Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift (7.9 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Icon V2 - XL and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same handle length (5.5 inches).
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