JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
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
- 93Power87
- 88Control89
- 90Spin76
- 82Forgiveness80
- 84Sweet spot79
- 89Stability73
- 68Maneuverability76
- 88Pop75
- 84Touch92
- 87Consistency81
- 82Swing weight69
- 87Twist weight59
- 58Launch angle50
- 92Plow through79
- 72Softness84
Specs
| $300 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 112 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 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 Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 87 against 59 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($300 vs $300) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 28 points (87 vs 59).
Stability
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (89 vs 73).
Spin
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Pop
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 13 points (88 vs 75).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want softness (+12), maneuverability (+8), touch (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+28), stability (+16), spin (+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 →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 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 Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 measures 93 on power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 89 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 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 5.9. 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?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with a InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Omni Elongated 16 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 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 28 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $300 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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