JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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
- 75Power77
- 91Control89
- 90Spin90
- 75Forgiveness77
- 73Sweet spot75
- 69Stability84
- 84Maneuverability92
- 70Pop76
- 92Touch88
- 78Consistency83
- 64Swing weight50
- 56Twist weight74
- 46Launch angle49
- 72Plow through64
- 90Softness85
Specs
| $120 | Price | $130 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 7.9 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 109 | Swing weight | 100 |
| 5.8 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 74 against 56 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 — a 18-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, power, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($130 vs $120) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 18 points (74 vs 56).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 15 points (84 vs 69).
Swing weight
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 leads by 14 points (64 vs 50).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want twist weight (+18), stability (+15), maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 if you want swing weight (+14), plow through (+8), softness (+5). 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 vs JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82 vs 78.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 measures 77 on power against 75 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. That comes from a 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core swinging at 100 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 at 91 versus 89. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 90 for spin off its Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, with 6.4 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (77) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face. JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16: 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 77 and sweet spot 75 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads on twist weight by 18 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $130 vs $120, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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