JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 78.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
88 vs 75
Spin
90 vs 78
Control
91 vs 80
Forgiveness
84 vs 75
Hand speed
109 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $120 at IQ 78.4
Overall pick: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta · $100 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power88
- 91Control80
- 90Spin78
- 75Forgiveness84
- 73Sweet spot84
- 69Stability86
- 84Maneuverability72
- 70Pop90
- 92Touch76
- 78Consistency80
- 64Swing weight76
- 56Twist weight84
- 46Launch angle62
- 72Plow through86
- 90Softness72
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.4 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 6.4 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 verdict
Simone Jardim's signature Hyperion is the softest-launching elongated JOOLA still in wide distribution, and it is now priced like a mid-tier paddle.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 84 against 56 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $20 cheaper at $100.
Twist weight
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Pop
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Softness
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 leads by 18 points (90 vs 72).
Stability
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 17 points (86 vs 69).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 56, stability 86 vs 69, sweet spot 84 vs 73. Twist weight 6.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, maneuverability 84 vs 72, touch 92 vs 76. At 109 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 92 vs 76, spin 90 vs 78, maneuverability 84 vs 72. Swing weight 109 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 90 vs 72. Its 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 if you want softness (+18), touch (+16), spin (+12). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want twist weight (+28), pop (+20), stability (+17). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 78.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 88 for power against 75 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. That comes from a 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 at 91 versus 80. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 scores 90 for spin off its Charged Carbon Surface Technology face, against 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 12-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 75). Its 6.4 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $20 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16: 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 to the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads on twist weight by 28 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $120 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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