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Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm vs Joola Perseus 3 Ben Johns 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm
Joola Perseus 3 Ben Johns 14mm
Price
$279.95
$280
Swing Weight
116
117
Twist Weight
6.08
5.83
Weight
7.9 oz
8 oz
Core
16mm
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Power
58.1 MPH
58.8 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
39 MPH
Spin
2139 RPM
2193 RPM
Shape
Elongated
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Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
243mm
242mm
Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 78th percentile spin (2139 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2139 RPM (78th percentile)
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $279.95 — more expensive than 86% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersTennis Converts
Joola Perseus 3 Ben Johns 14mm
This paddle delivers top 5% power (58.8 MPH), 87th percentile spin (2193 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.8 MPH puts it in the top 5% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 39 MPH — top 0% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2193 RPM — 87th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
Cons
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy PlayersTennis Converts
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