Pro Air 16mm vs. Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift
Brand | LegacySee all paddles | JoolaSee all paddles |
Price | $150|Legacy Click for an updated price | $219.95|Click for an updated price |
USAPA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Year Released | -- | 2022 |
Length | 16.3 | 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) | 8 - 8.4 | 7.9 - 7.9 |
Handle Length | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Handle Grip Circumference | 4.125 | 4.25 |
ThePickleballDinks Tier | -- | -- |
Brand Comparison
2023
Montgomery, Alabama
5 paddles
What began as a hobby for Chris Dickert and John Petty quickly evolved into a passion for pickleball, leading them to develop their first paddle and forge connections across the US and internationally. Committed to growing the sport's future, they plan to introduce Junior paddles for children aged 4-10 and emphasize the importance of mental health through their blog, "The Reset." By advocating for mental health awareness and supporting the pickleball community, they aim to give back to the sport that has become an essential outlet for coping with life's challenges.
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 Pro Air 16mm ($150).
Is there a difference in the core?
Pro Air 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same core thickness (16 mm).
Which paddle is longer?
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Pro Air 16mm (16.3 inches).
Which paddle is wider?
Pro Air 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same width (7.5 inches).
Which paddle is heavier?
Pro Air 16mm has a greater weight (8.2 oz) than Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift (7.9 oz).
Which paddle has a longer grip?
Pro Air 16mm and Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Swift have the same handle length (5.5 inches).