JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16, which costs $120.
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
83 vs 75
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 91
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
79 vs 75
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 109 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$120 at IQ 78.4 vs $220 at IQ 81.2
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A · $220 · IQ 81.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power83
- 91Control92
- 90Spin92
- 75Forgiveness79
- 73Sweet spot79
- 69Stability71
- 84Maneuverability87
- 70Pop75
- 92Touch92
- 78Consistency81
- 64Swing weight58
- 56Twist weight56
- 46Launch angle50
- 72Plow through69
- 90Softness84
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A 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 | Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.4 | 81.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | ProPulsion Foam |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 83 against 75 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, consistency, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 is $100 cheaper at $120.
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 8 points (83 vs 75).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 6 points (79 vs 73).
Swing weight
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 leads by 6 points (64 vs 58).
Softness
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
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
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 79 vs 73, forgiveness 79 vs 75, consistency 81 vs 78. Twist weight 5.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — power 83 vs 75, maneuverability 87 vs 84, forgiveness 79 vs 75. At 105 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — power 83 vs 75, spin 92 vs 90, maneuverability 87 vs 84. Swing weight 105 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- 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 84. 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 swing weight (+6), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want power (+8), sweet spot (+6), pop (+5). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.2 vs 78.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 83 for power against 75 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. That comes from a 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core swinging at 105 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 92 versus 91. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 92 for spin off its Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, with the higher forgiveness score (79 vs 75). Twist weight is identical at 5.8, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 costs $120, $100 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 79 and sweet spot 79 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 8.15 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 105) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads on power by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $120 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Related comparisons
The other matchups shoppers open in the same session as this one.
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Hyperion CFS 16
- Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A vs Coral Pro
- Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs BALLR+ 16
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Labs Project 007 Epic 14
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Scorpeus 14
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs R1 Pulsar
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs GX2 Integra XL
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs BALLR+ 16
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Perseus Pro IV 14
- Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs V1100 16
- Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A vs Coral Hybrid 16
- Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A vs BALLR+ 16
- Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A vs Pursuit Pro1 6.0 Hybrid
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Guides featuring these paddles
Still deciding? These buying guides put JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 and Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A in context against the rest of the database.
Read the full reviews: JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 and Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.