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JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV 16mm 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
$280

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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.
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
Weight
8.1 oz

What stands out

The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
  • power
    A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
  • forgiveness
    Some feedback suggests the sweet spot feels less forgiving on rushed contact.
What people are saying
strong drivessteady on mishitsforgiving sweet spot
Power
  • The first impression is lively when you step in.
  • In real play, it shows up as easy to generate pace.
Stability
  • The common thread: solid against pace.
  • Most feedback points to stable through contact.

Phrased for clarity.

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Where to buy

Current listings and price checks.
Best offerJOOLA
$280
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