JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16

Who should buy the Hyperion Pro V 16?

Most compared with the Hyperion Pro V 16

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16In depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis X$30 cheaper
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid$30 cheaper
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Pro Ultimate Elongated 16$25 cheaper
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 3Cross-shopped at the same price
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 1Cross-shopped at the same price
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Premium step up
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs J2CR$70 cheaper
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 2Cross-shopped at the same price

DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Hyperion Pro V 16

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JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16

IQ 86.1 · $300

8 paddles within 5% of the Hyperion Pro V 16

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2$249.99 (-50.00999999999999) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98%86
   +4 spin+4 maneuverability-4 plow through-2 control

   Saves $50.00999999999999 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · +4 spin · -4 plow through · Higher IQ score (86.3 vs 86.1)

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2. #2CRBN TruFoam Genesis X$270 (-30) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%87
   +16 softness+4 forgiveness+4 sweet spot-3 plow through

   Saves $30 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · +16 softness · Higher IQ score (87 vs 86.1)

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3. #3JOOLA Agassi Pro 16$250 (-50) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.6%86
   -5 power+4 maneuverability-4 pop-4 swing weight

   Saves $50 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · +4 maneuverability · -5 power

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4. #4Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16$332.99 (+32.99000000000001) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%87
   +6 forgiveness+5 sweet spot+5 twist weight-4 control

   +6 forgiveness · -4 control · Higher IQ score (87.1 vs 86.1)

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5. #511SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3$190 (-110) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.4%85
   +11 softness-5 twist weight-5 plow through-4 power

   Saves $110 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · +11 softness · -5 twist weight

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6. #6Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated$250 (-50) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match97.4%83
   -5 control-4 spin-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot

   Saves $50 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · -5 control

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7. #711SIX24 Ultré Power 2$220 (-80) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.3%87
   +7 forgiveness+6 sweet spot+4 maneuverability+4 softness

   Saves $80 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · +7 forgiveness · Higher IQ score (87.3 vs 86.1)

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8. #8CRBN 1X TruFoam Power$230 (-70) · 16 mm · widebodyDNA match97.3%86
   +6 forgiveness+6 sweet spot-6 touch-4 control

   Saves $70 versus the Hyperion Pro V 16 · +6 forgiveness · -6 touch

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Best alternatives to the Hyperion Pro V 16

Each pick beats the Hyperion Pro V 16 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Infinity Ruby 16
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Perseus Pro V 16
• Hyperion Pro V 16 vs Quartz Control

Hyperion Pro V 16 — frequently asked questions

Is the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 82/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 worth the price?

At $300 it sits in the 97th percentile of the database for cost and the 81st for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at $220 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Hyperion Pro V 16 compare to the Friction Pro Elongated V2?

They are close on DNA. The Hyperion Pro V 16 reads power 93 / control 88 / spin 90 against 92 / 86 / 94 for the Friction Pro Elongated V2, at $300 versus $249.99. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. JOOLA submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Hyperion Pro V 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Hyperion Pro V 16 have good spin?

Spin scores 90/100 — the 56th percentile of our database (around the database average) — off a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

Is the Hyperion Pro V 16 head heavy?

Swing weight is 124 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.5. That is on the heavy side of the database — you get plow-through and stability, and pay for it in hand speed at the net. Static weight is 8.4 oz.

Does the Hyperion Pro V 16 benefit from lead tape?

It already swings at 124 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Hyperion Pro V 16?

The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Hyperion Pro V 16 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Hyperion Pro V 16; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 88).

Who is the Hyperion Pro V 16 best for?

Power baseliners with fast preparation. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Hyperion Pro V 16?

elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core, Raw Toray T700 carbon face, 8.4 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Hyperion Pro V 16 good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Hyperion Pro V 16 or Perseus Pro V 16?

Both are JOOLA. The Hyperion Pro V 16 reads IQ 86.1 at $300; the Perseus Pro V 16 reads IQ 89.1 at $300. The clearest split is control (88 vs 96).

How does PickleballLookup score the Hyperion Pro V 16?

The IQ score of 86.1 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.