JOOLA Pickleball Paddles
Quick Answer
JOOLA pickleball paddles in this collection are four carbon-faced paddles at $219 each: the Ben Johns Perseus for attackers, the Simone Jardim Hyperion for patient spin players, and the Pro Carbon Edition A and B for players who want the JOOLA feel without a signature. All suit intermediate players best.
- Best for: 3.0 to 4.5+ players who want spin from a textured carbon face
- Weight and shape: Perseus and Hyperion list 7.9 to 8.3 oz (8.1 oz average), elongated, 16.5 in by 7.5 in
- Price at Padelnox: $219 for every paddle in the grid, with free tracked shipping
Key Takeaways
- One price, four personalities: the choice is purely about style, since every JOOLA here costs the same.
- Signature twins on paper: the Perseus and Hyperion share their published dimensions, weight and core description.
- 8.1 oz is a good default weight: it suits most adult club players without extra lead tape.
- Pro Carbon editions are the quiet option: textured carbon, solid feel, no player branding.
- Genuine stock matters with JOOLA: popular signature paddles attract copies, so buy where orders are inspected and tracked.
Quick Links
- The four JOOLA paddles in this collection
- A month of JOOLA in my Tuesday clinic
- JOOLA pickleball paddle weight explained
- Pickleball basics for a first JOOLA
- JOOLA pickleball paddles compared
- Where to buy
- FAQ
The Four JOOLA Pickleball Paddles in This Collection
I am Tomás Reyes. I coach padel, and I coach a growing group of US players who cross over to pickleball. My testing method is the same for both sports. Here is how the grid above breaks down.
The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus ($219) is JOOLA's aggressive, all-court paddle with serious spin. It suits players who take the ball early. The JOOLA Simone Jardim Hyperion ($219) is the elongated paddle JOOLA built with Simone Jardim, pitched around a big sweet spot, reach and spin. It suits players who build points.
The JOOLA Pro Carbon Paddle Edition A ($219) and Edition B ($219) are carbon-faced paddles with a textured surface and a solid, controlled feel. We do not hold a full manufacturer spec sheet for them, so I describe them from play only.
If you want the long-form reviews, read my JOOLA pickleball paddle guide and my six-week JOOLA Perseus review.
A word on JOOLA sales and apparel
Plenty of shoppers arrive here searching for a JOOLA sale, JOOLA skorts or tournament news. This collection is paddles only, and there is no public coupon code to hunt for. What you get instead are standing offers that apply automatically at checkout: free tracked shipping over $99, the Court-Ready Kit on rackets over $150, and 15% off when you buy three or more accessories. I prefer that approach as a coach, because my students never have to wait for a promotion before buying the paddle they actually need.
A Month of JOOLA in My Tuesday Clinic
Every Tuesday I run a mixed clinic of six to eight players, most of them padel players learning pickleball. For one month I swapped our usual demo paddles for the four JOOLA paddles in this collection and kept a simple log.
Session 1: first impressions
The word I heard most was "grippy". Players who already brushed the ball on their padel bandeja picked up topspin drives almost at once. The players who push the ball noticed less difference, which is normal. Spin surfaces help the swing you already have.
Session 2: the Perseus in drills
In a fast hands drill at the kitchen line, the Perseus was the paddle everyone wanted. Counters came back flat and stable. The trade-off showed in the next drill, soft resets from mid-court, where the same players floated balls long.
Session 3: the Hyperion in games
In games, the Hyperion quietly won the popularity vote. Two of my 3.0 players kept more third-shot drops low with it. It felt a touch more forgiving than the Perseus to me as well, despite the matching spec lines.
Session 4: the Pro Carbon editions
Edition A and Edition B felt solid and controlled, with the same grippy face. One player who dislikes loud branding chose Edition B over the signature paddles. After 90-minute sessions nobody reported arm soreness with any of the four.
Across the month, the pattern was clear. Attackers leaned Perseus. Patient players leaned Hyperion. Players who cared about looks chose a Pro Carbon edition. Nobody felt short-changed on quality.
JOOLA Pickleball Paddle Weight Explained
"What weight pickleball paddle should I use?" is the question I get most from JOOLA shoppers. Most pickleball paddles weigh 7.5 to 8.5 oz. The Perseus and Hyperion list 7.9 to 8.3 oz, with an 8.1 oz average, which sits in the middle of that band.
A heavier paddle is more stable against hard drives and needs less swing to push the ball deep. A lighter paddle is quicker at the kitchen line and easier on the shoulder. For most adults, 7.9 to 8.3 oz is the safe zone. If you come from padel, where rackets weigh 350 to 375 g, a JOOLA will feel very light at first. Play a month before adding any lead tape.
Pickleball Basics for Your First JOOLA Paddle
A lot of people buying their first JOOLA are new to the sport, so here are the rules I cover in the first ten minutes of a beginner clinic.
- Serve underhand and diagonally. Contact below the waist, feet behind the baseline, into the service box across from you.
- Let the ball bounce twice at the start. The return of serve must bounce, and so must the serving team's next shot. After that, volleys are allowed.
- Stay out of the kitchen when volleying. The non-volley zone next to the net is off-limits for volleys, including your follow-through.
- Know the scoring basics. In standard doubles only the serving team scores, and games usually go to 11, win by two.
- Set up your paddle before the first game. Add a thin overgrip if the handle feels small, and keep the face in a cover or a Pickleball Paddle Bag in Black ($19.99) so the texture lasts.
- Learn the dink early. The soft shot into the kitchen wins more club points than any drive, and a JOOLA's textured face helps you shape it.
JOOLA Pickleball Paddles Compared
| Paddle | Shape | Weight | Core | Face | Price at Padelnox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Simone Jardim Hyperion | 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 | - | - | - | - | $219 |
| JOOLA Pro Carbon Paddle, Edition B | - | - | - | - | $219 |
| Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta 19mm (for reference) | Elongated (Invikta) | 7.9 - 8.3 oz | X7 Thickset honeycomb, 19 mm | Florek carbon fiber, InfiniGrit | $219 |
I added one Selkirk row because it is the paddle JOOLA shoppers most often compare against. The Selkirk LUXX Control Air InfiniGrit Invikta 19mm in Blue ($219) matches the JOOLA weight range, uses a thicker, calmer core and adds a gritty surface. My Selkirk vs JOOLA comparison covers the full head-to-head, and the best pickleball paddle guide ranks every brand we carry.
Where to Buy JOOLA Pickleball Paddles
Every paddle in this collection comes from Padelnox, a US-based online store with 221 frames and bags in stock. We sell genuine brand stock, never replicas. Orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, inspected before they ship, sent with tracking, and delivered worldwide. If you want to know how to check any store before buying a signature paddle, my page on whether Padelnox is legit lists the checks.
At $219, every JOOLA ships free and tracked, because free shipping starts at $99 ($9.95 flat under that). Returns are open for 30 days on unused paddles in original packaging, and if something arrives damaged or incorrect, a photo sent within 7 days gets it replaced or refunded. The full terms are on our shipping and returns page. Every racket over $150 ships with the free Court-Ready Kit, an overgrip 3-pack and frame protector. Buy three or more items from accessories and save 15% automatically, as the discount code page explains.
Comparing brands? Browse all pickleball paddles, the Selkirk paddles and the lower-priced CRBN paddles. If you searched for a pickleball racket, that page explains why the sport calls it a paddle. Padel players should also read padel vs pickleball. Questions about JOOLA pickleball paddles go to helppadelnox@outlook.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How heavy are JOOLA pickleball paddles?
The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus and Simone Jardim Hyperion both list a weight range of 7.9 to 8.3 oz, with an 8.1 oz average, on the manufacturer sheet we hold. That is a mid-weight for pickleball, where most paddles fall between 7.5 and 8.5 oz. We do not have a published weight for the Pro Carbon Edition A and B, so email us if you need it checked.
How can I tell if a JOOLA paddle is genuine?
Buy from a seller you can verify. Look for tracked shipping, a clear 30-day returns policy, a working support email and a price in line with the market rather than far below it. Copies of popular signature paddles do circulate. At Padelnox we sell genuine brand stock only, and every order is inspected before dispatch, so you can return anything unused within 30 days.
Which JOOLA paddle should a beginner buy?
Among the four JOOLA paddles here, I would give a beginner the Simone Jardim Hyperion. It felt the most forgiving on resets and drops in my clinic, while still offering JOOLA's textured carbon spin. The Perseus rewards an attacking swing that most beginners have not built yet. A player who wants a softer first paddle could also look at a thick-core Selkirk LUXX.