Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm vs Selkirk AMPED Control Invikta 16mm — Pickleball Paddle Comparison
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.
Price: $279.95. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 6.08. Weight: 7.9 oz. Power: 58.1 MPH. Spin: 2139 RPM.
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)
Selkirk AMPED Control Invikta 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.5 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Price: $160. Swing weight: 119. Twist weight: 5.93. Weight: 8.2 oz. Power: 55.5 MPH. Spin: 1855 RPM.
Pros
- Competitive price at $160 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Limited spin at 1855 RPM (20th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm vs Selkirk AMPED Control Invikta 16mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
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
Selkirk AMPED Control Invikta 16mm
This paddle delivers control-oriented 55.5 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Competitive price at $160 (below the $197 average)
Cons
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1855 RPM (20th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
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