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JOOLA Hyperion for tournament-grade spin at a £25-ish premium; Selkirk Premium for craftsmanship pedigree and the lower price.
Different sports inside pickleball, really — though the price gap has reversed.
The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm at £149 is the signature paddle of the world number one. Elongated shape, 16mm Reactive Honeycomb polymer core, Carbon Friction Surface, 215-230g. The elongated head extends reach and adds plough-through on drives, and the carbon friction face is the one delivering that aggressive spin Ben Johns is famous for.
The Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle at £123 is Selkirk's top-tier proposition, built around the brand's reputation for handcrafted American-made paddles with refined feel. Selkirk's brand DNA is craftsmanship and longevity rather than raw spin numbers — and it's now the cheaper of the two by roughly £25.
Buy the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion if you want a tournament-proven elongated shape and aggressive spin from the Carbon Friction Surface, and you're happy paying a modest premium for it. Otherwise go for the Selkirk Premium if you value American manufacturing and refined feel — with the saving now on Selkirk's side, it's no longer the indulgent choice.
The Hyperion is still the better spin tool; it's just no longer the cheaper one.
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 | — |
| 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. Skill level: JOOLA Ben suits intermediate players, Selkirk Premium suits advanced players. Overall, the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle is best for intermediate players while the Selkirk 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 Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle (£149) costs more than the Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle (£123). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are intermediate players, the extra investment in the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm Pickleball Paddle can pay off.