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PickleballCentral Expert's Corner:
Reviews of the Hyperion CAS 16 Paddle by Pickleball Central Staff:
"The Ben Johns Hyperion Series offers some exciting new paddles from an exciting new brand – JOOLA. The Ben Johns Hyperion Fiberglass/Graphite Hybrid 16mm is a paddle that offers some extra pop for those players who like to attack (I see you Chuck Taylor). The shape of the Hyperion is an attacking shape (16.5" long X 7.5" wide) with a 5.5" handle length. This shape is popular across brands and provides a good combination of power with enough width to defend.
The secret sauce for the Hyperion CAS 16 is the combination of fiberglass layers topped by a carbon fiber layer. This "Hybrid-Ply" approach to face materials offers touch on the short shots, but a little extra pop when you load up a big backswing and impact down to the fiberglass on your power shots.
The 16mm version offers a little extra control via the thicker core, and it widens the sweet spot just enough. But if you really want the extra pace on your passing shots, the Hyperion 13.5mm may be the paddle for you."
John, Sales Team (4.0 Player)
More Test Reviews of the Hyperion CAS 16 Pickleball Paddle:
"I recently lucked into the chance to audition a new paddle. It turns out the paddles are endorsed by Ben Johns, the top player in the world. I said, 'Hey, if Ben is playing with this beauty, shouldn't the 4.5-5.0 players be the ones to take it for a spin?' I felt it was like handing a finely tuned Formula One race car to a man on the street. It turned out that feedback from all players, even guys with no hair and two fake knees, is valuable to the paddle-buying public! After a few games on the court, I felt the Hyperion was a great fit for me. It was light enough to instill confidence and pop while reaching for a backhand, and I genuinely enjoyed the interlaced grip as I punched short volleys. I also preferred its elongated shape, rather than a more boxy square, when dipping to retrieve low balls. I found it to be a terrific option for a player looking for both easy control and surprising power. And the color – my JOOLA Hyperion was gorgeous. My wife chooses horses at the racetrack by the color of the jockey's silks. She would easily choose (and never lose track of) this unit in our paddle-up rack at our local courts."
- Tom Kelly
Bainbridge Island Pickleball Club
"I played the Joola, Ben Johns, Hyperion CAS 16 paddle. I’m a 3.5 + player that enjoys competitive recreational play and a once a year tournament. My first impression focused on the handle. I liked the look of the white handle and really liked the feel of the grip. It has ridges for a more secure grip and more control. However, white may not look as cool after months of play. The weight of the paddle was consistent with what I play (8.2 oz.) and felt well distributed. This paddle has more "pop" than my current paddle and it took me a little time to adjust to it. In the end, it turns out that I really prefer a bit of extra power, even though I'm trying to play softer these days. The sweet spot seemed generous and balls hit around the perimeter of the paddle sounded and behaved as a well struck ball should. The paddle seemed pretty forgiving both while dinking and driving the ball. I think the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16 is a good fit for upper level and advanced players that can appreciate the subtle differences in paddles. The Joola logo adds a classy look to this paddle, too."
- Clay Roberts
Bainbridge Island Pickleball Club
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Excellent Upgrade 
