JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 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
- 93Power92
- 88Control84
- 90Spin87
- 82Forgiveness80
- 84Sweet spot82
- 89Stability89
- 68Maneuverability65
- 88Pop90
- 84Touch80
- 87Consistency83
- 82Swing weight86
- 87Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle63
- 92Plow through92
- 72Softness74
Specs
| $300 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.75 in |
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.
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 twist weight: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 87 against 82 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, maneuverability, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 006 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Twist weight
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Launch angle
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 5 points (63 vs 58).
Control
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Touch
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+5), control (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want launch angle (+5), swing weight (+4). 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 Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, at 124 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 Pro V 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 measures 93 on power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 versus 84. 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 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 costs $280, $20 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. 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 8.4 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (124 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on twist weight by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $300 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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