JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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
- 89Power92
- 84Control84
- 88Spin87
- 74Forgiveness80
- 76Sweet spot82
- 82Stability89
- 66Maneuverability65
- 87Pop90
- 82Touch80
- 84Consistency83
- 82Swing weight86
- 80Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle63
- 90Plow through92
- 70Softness74
Specs
| $220 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 122 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.1 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.75 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 should you buy?
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
Take JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Selkirk Labs Project 006.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006 vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?
- 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 Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 measures 92 on 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 at 84 versus 84. Its 14 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 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 6.2 twist weight against 6.1. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher forgiveness score (80) as a result.
- 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face. JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16: 16 mm Reactive polymer core with a Raw carbon friction 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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 $280 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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