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Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want fast hands, start with Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle (lighter weight).
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Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle
Fast hands-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J1
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Key differences
- Minimum price: Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle is cheaper by $39.05 ($269.95 vs $309.00)
- Weight: Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle is lighter by 11g (8.4 oz (238 g) vs 8.8 oz (249 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Price$270
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core--
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
Price$309
Weight8.8 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, weight, grip and materials.
Price:$270 – $309
Weight:8.4 – 8.8 oz
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change
Pricing
Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.
Minimum priceDifferent
$39 rangeBen Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$269.95
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
$309.00
Weight
WeightDifferent
0.4 oz rangeBen Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
8.4 oz (238 g)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
8.8 oz (249 g)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J1 – 16mm
PREMIUM JAPANESE RAW T700 TORAY CARBON FIBER
How we detect differences
We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:
- Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
- Thickness: 1mm or more difference
- Price: $20 or more difference
- Materials: Any difference in core or face material