JOOLA Hyperion and the JOOLA Paddle Range

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Key Takeaways

• The Hyperion is the builder's JOOLA: it rewards patient points at the kitchen line more than firefights from the baseline.
• Same sheet as the Perseus: both list 7.9 to 8.3 oz, 16.5 in by 7.5 in, a textured carbon face and a honeycomb propulsion core with a hyper-foam edge wall.
• The feel is the difference: across my sessions the Hyperion played calmer on resets, the Perseus crisper on counters.
• Pro Carbon is the plainer option: the two Pro Carbon editions have no player name and no full spec sheet, so I judge them by feel.
• One price, four paddles: every JOOLA paddle in this collection is $219, so choose by game, not by budget.

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• The JOOLA paddles in this collection
• Rotating the JOOLA range: what I found
• How to choose your JOOLA paddle
• The JOOLA range compared
• Where to buy
• Frequently asked questions

The JOOLA Paddles in This Collection

JOOLA makes two signature paddles and a plainer carbon line, and all three are in the grid above. The JOOLA Hyperion carries Simone Jardim's name and is pitched around a large sweet spot, reach and spin. The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus ($219) is pitched at aggressive all-court play. The JOOLA Pro Carbon Paddle Edition A ($219) and Edition B ($219) are carbon-faced paddles with a textured surface and no athlete endorsement.

On the manufacturer sheet, the Hyperion and Perseus are identical: elongated, 16.5 in by 7.5 in, a 5.5 in handle, 7.9 to 8.3 oz with an 8.1 oz average, a textured carbon fiber face and a honeycomb propulsion core with a hyper-foam edge wall. The two Pro Carbon editions do not come with a full spec sheet we can publish, so I describe them by feel only. If you want the deep review of one paddle, my JOOLA Hyperion guide runs session by session, and the JOOLA Perseus review does the same for Ben Johns' frame.

Rotating the JOOLA Range: What I Found

I coach padel, and since moving to the US I also run the pickleball clinics at my club, so I get asked about these paddles weekly. You can read how I test on my about page. For this collection I rotated all four JOOLA paddles over a run of sessions, same outdoor balls, same drilling partner, notes written straight after.

The Hyperion: calm and forgiving

The textured face grabs the ball, so a brushed dink carries backspin and sits down after the bounce. Third-shot drops landed in the kitchen from the first session, and resets from the transition zone were easy to take pace off. Drives were good rather than huge: heavy topspin, plenty of dip, but not the free pace of a thin power paddle. This is the paddle I trust most on a bad day.

The Perseus: crisper on the attack

Swapping to the Perseus, the shared spec sheet showed in the hand, yet counters and speed-ups felt a touch sharper. In fast exchanges at the net I finished points a fraction earlier. The trade was that soft blocks asked for slightly more precision than the Hyperion did. Attackers will prefer it. My full head to head is the JOOLA Perseus vs Hyperion comparison.

Pro Carbon: the understated pair

The two Pro Carbon editions played closer to the Hyperion than the Perseus: a solid, controlled feel with spin from the textured face, without a name on the throat. Without a published core thickness I will not guess at numbers, so I judge them as comfortable control-leaning paddles. The wider brand picture is in my JOOLA pickleball paddle guide, and I set the brand against its main rival in Selkirk vs JOOLA.

Arm comfort across the set

None of the four left my forearm or elbow sore after a 90-minute block. The honeycomb core and foam edge wall keep off-center hits from jarring the wrist, which is one reason I am happy putting these in students' hands.

How to Choose Your JOOLA Paddle

1. Start with how you win points. Dinks, drops and resets point to the Hyperion. Speed-ups and drives point to the Perseus.
2. Match your level. I recommend the Hyperion from about 3.0 to 4.5. The Perseus rewards a stronger, more aggressive player.
3. Decide if a name matters. If you want the same textured-carbon feel without the signature, the Pro Carbon editions sit at the same $219.
4. Size the grip before you play. The 5.5 in handle is long. Add one overgrip, not two, or it gets bulky in two-handed shots.
5. Leave the weight alone for a month. At 8.1 oz average they sit mid-range. If you later want more stability, add a little lead tape at 3 and 9 o'clock, never the tip.
6. Protect the face. Textured carbon loses bite against keys and shoes, so carry the paddle in a Pickleball Paddle Bag in Black ($19.99) and wipe it after play.

The JOOLA Range Compared

Every figure below comes from the manufacturer sheets we hold. Where a sheet gives no number, the cell shows "-" rather than a guess.

Paddle	Shape	Weight	Core	Face	Price at Padelnox
JOOLA Simone Jardim Hyperion	Elongated	7.9 - 8.3 oz (8.1 oz average)	Honeycomb propulsion, hyper-foam edge wall	Textured carbon fiber	$219
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus	Elongated	7.9 - 8.3 oz (8.1 oz average)	Honeycomb propulsion, hyper-foam edge wall	Textured carbon fiber	$219
JOOLA Pro Carbon Paddle, Edition A	-	-	-	Textured carbon	$219
JOOLA Pro Carbon Paddle, Edition B	-	-	-	Textured carbon	$219
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta 20mm	Elongated (Invikta)	7.9 - 8.3 oz	X7 Thickset honeycomb, 20 mm	Florek carbon fiber	$219

For an even calmer feel than the Hyperion, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta 20mm has the thickest published core here, covered in my Selkirk Invikta guide. For a cheaper spin paddle, the CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm is the closest budget match, explained in my CRBN 1X vs 3X comparison. For my full shortlist, see the best pickleball paddles of 2026.

Where to Buy JOOLA Paddles

Every paddle on this page is in the JOOLA paddles collection, and you can browse the wider pickleball paddle range or compare the Selkirk paddles and CRBN paddles. Padelnox is a US-based online store with 221 frames and bags in stock, shipping worldwide. Everything is genuine brand stock, never replicas, and every order is inspected before dispatch and shipped tracked.

Orders are processed in 1 to 3 business days, with delivery 7 to 14 business days from dispatch. Shipping is free and tracked over $99 and $9.95 flat below that, so any $219 JOOLA paddle ships free. Unused items in original packaging can come back within 30 days, and anything damaged or incorrect is replaced or refunded if you send a photo within 7 days, as set out on our shipping and returns page. Every racket over $150 ships with the free Court-Ready Kit, an overgrip 3-pack plus a frame protector.

Buy three or more items from accessories or bags and 15% comes off automatically, with no code to chase, as my discount code page explains. Questions about the Hyperion go to helppadelnox@outlook.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the JOOLA Hyperion and the Perseus?

On paper, nothing: both list 7.9 to 8.3 oz, 16.5 in by 7.5 in, a 5.5 in handle, a textured carbon face and the same core. On court, Simone Jardim's Hyperion felt calmer on resets and drops, while Ben Johns' Perseus felt crisper on counters and speed-ups. Patient players should pick the Hyperion and attackers the Perseus.

Is the JOOLA Hyperion good for beginners?

Yes, it is one of the friendlier carbon paddles once a player has the basics. The textured face keeps dinks low, and in my testing third-shot drops and resets were easier to control than with the Perseus. Absolute beginners can learn on it, though a cheaper paddle is fine for the first few weeks. From about 3.0 upward it is one you will not outgrow quickly.

How do the JOOLA Pro Carbon paddles compare with the Hyperion?

The two Pro Carbon editions play closer to the Hyperion than the Perseus: a solid, controlled feel with spin from the textured carbon face, but without a signature name. We do not hold a full spec sheet for them, so I will not quote a core thickness. All four paddles cost $219, so the choice comes down to feel and whether a player name matters to you.