Hyperion 3S 16mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH), plush 16mm feel, 78th percentile spin (2139 RPM) — a power option in an elongated shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 89th 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 16mm core provides a soft, controlled feel
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Premium price at $279.95 — more expensive than 90% of paddles (avg $189)
Best For
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Data sources
Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.