JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk Labs Project 006 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk Labs Project 006 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 81.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Control
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Forgiveness
80 vs 74
Hand speed
Too close to call
122 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 81.7 vs $280 at IQ 83.7
Overall pick: Selkirk Labs Project 006 · $280 · IQ 83.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power92
- 84Control84
- 88Spin87
- 74Forgiveness80
- 76Sweet spot82
- 82Stability89
- 66Maneuverability65
- 87Pop90
- 82Touch80
- 84Consistency83
- 82Swing weight86
- 80Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle63
- 90Plow through92
- 70Softness74
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.7 | 83.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 122 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.1 | 6.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | Reactive polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 verdict
An elongated drive machine. The extra reach and plow-through win baseline exchanges, but you pay for it every time you have to reset a fast hands battle.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is stability: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 89 against 82 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
Forgiveness
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Sweet spot
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Launch angle
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (63 vs 58).
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 Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 80 vs 74, sweet spot 82 vs 76, stability 89 vs 82. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.7 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.3 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 and keep the $60.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 74 vs 70, forgiveness 80 vs 74, twist weight 82 vs 80. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 if you prefer a 5.5 in handle and a 16 mm Reactive polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to Selkirk Labs Project 006.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want stability (+7), forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+6). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 81.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — stability — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16, at 122 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 for power against 89 for JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 scores 88 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, with the higher forgiveness score (80 vs 74). Its 6.2 twist weight against 6.1 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 costs $220, $60 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 CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (122 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on stability by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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