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Quick verdict
Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle) vs Reach-leaning (SWORD & SHIELD J5).
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Decision shortcuts
If you want forgiveness, start with Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle (wider face).
If you want reach/leverage, start with SWORD & SHIELD J5 (longer length or grip).
Best-for highlights
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle
Forgiveness-leaning
SWORD & SHIELD J5
Reach-leaning
Key differences
- Length: SWORD & SHIELD J5 is longer by 13mm (17 in (432 mm) vs 16.5 in (419 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
- Width: Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle is wider by 13mm (7.5 in (191 mm) vs 7 in (178 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
- Face material: Carbon Fiber vs PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Price$270
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
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SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PriceUSD 214
Weight8.5 oz
Thickness16 mm
CorePREMIUM POLYPROPYLENE
These paddles differ in price, dimensions, grip and materials.
Price:$214 – $270
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Showing 6 meaningful differences
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
$56 rangeBen Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$269.95
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$95 rangeBen Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$309.00
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
USD 214.00
Dimensions
LengthDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
17 in (432 mm)
WidthDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
7 in (178 mm)
Grip
Grip circumferenceDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
4.13 in (105 mm)
Materials
Face materialDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Carbon Fiber
SWORD & SHIELD J5 – 16mm
PROPRIETARY RAW COMPOSITE MATERIAL (EXTRA POWER AND POP)
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