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JOOLA Hyperion for tournament-grade spin and value; Selkirk Premium only if you specifically want the Selkirk craftsmanship pedigree.
Different sports inside pickleball, really.
The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm at £75-100 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 £150-220 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.
Buy the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion if you want a tournament-proven elongated shape, aggressive spin from the Carbon Friction Surface, and far better value for money. Otherwise go for the Selkirk Premium if you are committed to the Selkirk ecosystem, value American manufacturing, and have the budget headroom.
For 95 percent of UK players, the Hyperion is the smarter buy.
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 Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle (£150-220) 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 Selkirk Premium Pickleball Paddle can pay off.