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Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 Tour

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm
Selkirk Labs Project 006 Tour
Price
$279.95
$333
Swing Weight
116
117
Twist Weight
6.08
5.89
Weight
7.9 oz
8.5 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
58.1 MPH
—
Pop
37.2 MPH
—
Spin
2139 RPM
2141 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Carbon
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
243mm
233mm

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
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
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Selkirk Labs Project 006 Tour

This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, 79th percentile spin (2141 RPM), spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Good spin generation at 2141 RPM (79th 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 $333 — more expensive than 99% of paddles (avg $197)
  • −On the heavy side at 8.5 oz (top 4%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Singles PlayersTennis Converts
Buy at Official StoreAlso on Amazon
Code: INF-PBSTUDIO — a digital gift card
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