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Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora).

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If you want fast hands, start with Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora (lighter weight).

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Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle

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Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora
Fast hands-leaning

Key differences

  • Weight: Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora is lighter by 15g (7.9 oz (223 g) vs 8.4 oz (238 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
Price$270
Weight8.4 oz
Thickness16 mm
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Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
Price$269
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness16 mm
CoreSYCORE™ All-Foam Solid Core (no honeycomb)

These paddles differ in price, weight and grip.

Price:$269 – $270
Weight:7.9 – 8.4 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
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$269.95
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
$269.00
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$86 range
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
$309.00
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
$395.10

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.5 oz range
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
8.4 oz (238 g)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
7.9 oz (223 g)

Grip

Grip circumferenceDifferent
Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle – 16mm
4.25 in (108 mm)
Avatar Ultimate Pro Kora – 16mm
4.37 in (111 mm)
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