JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pickleball Paddle - Select Raw Carbon Surface or Carbon Abrasion Surface for Increased Power and Spin - Elongated Grip Handle - Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle - USAP Approved

With so many pickleball paddles out there how do you decide which one you should purchase? I was given a starter set, as a gift, just to get me going. After I started playing 4-5 times a week I decided it was time to upgrade. I did a fair amount of research and this paddle checked all the boxes for a beginner to intermediate player without breaking the bank. I've been very happy with the weight, the way it handles, and the size of the sweet spot. My only complaint is that I bought the paddle about a month ago and now it's $30 less than what I paid for mine. At the current price point it's an absolute steal! Highly recommended!

Amazon has marked this paddle down to a steal at 119.00. This is easily a 250 dollar paddle. I’ve been using mine for several weeks now (sadly I paid 170) and it has totally changed my game. It has a lot of power but also great control. A lot of people complain about the paddle weight and head being a little heavy but you get used to it. I did not notice my game slowing much in the kitchen.

This will be my 3rd I purchased. Tried and returned others including the CRBN. Nothing wrong with them, just could not see the value or performance, in spending $150 more.To me what's most important is to replace your paddle often. I play 3-4 x week and replace 3 x Yr.I get all the spin, touch and power with the Joola after I add a couple of weights and overgrip. I'm a 3.8 and 69yrs old just for reference.

Using it for past 1 year.Enjoy the game.Spin ,power and control are goodThere are better bats with bigger sweet spots but this should be something where you have to start with.Worth the money spent.

Very durable and acceptionaly light. The control it gives us awesome. Even man handling the paddle feels good in the hand. Very controlled during a smash or power swing. Very well built. Paddle quality:Quality is better than I expected.

Been playing a lot of pickleball and this paddle is the perfect one for control. And the weight is also good.

Very light weight which helps with faster reflexes. Very different than anyone else’s paddle so easy to see where I am in line.

I am very disappointed with this Joola Hyperion paddle. I started playing pb about four years ago , am intermediate level, and play four to five times a week. I’ve been using a couple Gamma paddles and have been happy with them until one delaminated (probably from being left in my car too long in cold weather). I decided I’d upgrade and get this Joola Hyperion because of the hype around it. Turns out that was a mistake.The first time I used it, fresh out of the packaging, I thought I had inadvertently picked up my old delaminated paddle. The ball came off it with a clunk and barely made it to the net. I played with it for a while only to find it continued that hollow clunk and required a lot of muscle to get it over the net with any speed. I switched back to my other Gamma.I used it off and on for a few weeks thinking I might adjust to it, but nothing changed—still the hollow clunk, very little power, no notable sweet spot, and generally poor response. Finally I was playing a couple hours with my Gamma, which performed very well, then switched to the Hyperion for another try My first serve clunked off the paddle and to the side. My return shots could barely make it to the net unless I put a lot of muscle behind it. With that, I decided I’d had enough. I was planning to return it only to find I had missed the Amazon return window by four days. So now I am stuck with an expensive mistake that I probably will not use again. My advice: Caveat emptor, stay away from this product or be prepared to return it right away.