JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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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
Specs
| $120 | Price | $100 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.9 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 109 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 5.8 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 measures 88 on 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 6.4 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- 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 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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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