JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 3S 14mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$200–$260
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
forgiveness
Some feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
14.0 mm
Weight
7.8 oz
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- forgivenessSome feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
What people are saying
kitchen confidencestrong drivessteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spotpremium tierplayableeasy to trust
Touch & Control
- The common thread: confidence-inspiring at the kitchen.
- Most feedback points to calm and predictable.
Power
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: lively when you step in.
- The first impression is easy to generate pace.
Stability
- In real play, it shows up as solid against pace.
- The common thread: stable through contact.
Value
- Most feedback points to good value when on sale.
- It tends to feel worth it for the performance, especially when you need pace without overswinging.
Overall
- It tends to feel predictable in play, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out balanced overall when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
Best offerJOOLA
$200
Best priceIn stock
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