Joola Hyperion 3S 16mm Review
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. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
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 Players: Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
- Power Players: 58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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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.
Elongated16mm coreCarbonGen 3Firepower HighPower
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
50th percentile
Twist Weight
6.08
29th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Power
58.1 MPH
79th percentile
Pop
37.2 MPH
71th percentile
Spin
2139 RPM
Very High
Balance
243mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
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 Players
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
Power Players
58.1 MPH drive speed (89th percentile) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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