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Buy the Hyperion CFS for proven spin at a fair price; spend on the Premium only for a specific shape it offers.
Both wear the JOOLA badge but the Hyperion CFS is the famous one. At £75-100 you get Ben Johns' actual signature paddle: 215-230g, elongated, 16mm Reactive Honeycomb polymer core, Carbon Friction Surface that genuinely bites the ball. The "Premium Paddle" at £150-200 is JOOLA's broader top-tier line — you're paying for build and tech, not the Ben Johns story.
The trade-offs:
If you specifically want the Hyperion CFS because of the spin reputation and you hit clean, take it. If you're spending closer to £200 you should be choosing on feel rather than chasing a name — the Premium gives you broader options.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Weight | 215-230g | — |
| Shape | Elongated | — |
| Core | Reactive Honeycomb polymer | Polymer honeycomb |
| Surface | Carbon Friction Surface | Carbon |
| Grip Size | 4 1/4" | — |
| Core Thickness | 16mm | — |
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The main differences are: Core: JOOLA Ben has Reactive Honeycomb polymer vs Polymer honeycomb. Surface: JOOLA Ben has Carbon Friction Surface vs Carbon. Overall, the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle is best for intermediate players while the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle suits intermediate players and the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle (£150-200) costs more than the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle (£75-100). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the JOOLA Premium Pickleball Paddle can pay off.