JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (86.1), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, which costs $300.
Power
93 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Forgiveness
90 vs 82
Hand speed
108 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 86.1 vs $300 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 · $230 · IQ 86.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power79
- 88Control91
- 90Spin88
- 82Forgiveness90
- 84Sweet spot92
- 89Stability86
- 68Maneuverability78
- 88Pop74
- 84Touch89
- 87Consistency88
- 82Swing weight68
- 87Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle50
- 92Plow through78
- 72Softness82
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $230 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 | 86.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Charged Surface Technology carbon |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Reactive Polymer Core |
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest sweet-spot scores in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 93 against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $70 cheaper at $230.
Power
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (93 vs 79).
Pop
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Swing weight
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
Plow through
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
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
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 82, sweet spot 92 vs 84, control 91 vs 88. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.1 vs 86 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $70.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 93 vs 79, plow through 92 vs 78, spin 90 vs 88. Swing weight 124 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 82 vs 72, forgiveness 90 vs 82. Its 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want power (+14), pop (+14), swing weight (+14). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want maneuverability (+10), softness (+10), forgiveness (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (86.1). The split is trait by trait — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on power by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 93 for power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 versus 88. 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 Pro V 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 82). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 costs $230, $70 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 Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 Pro V 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 and the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on power by 14 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $300 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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