Ben Johns Pickleball Paddles: 8 JOOLA Signature Picks Compared

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A “Ben Johns paddle” is a JOOLA paddle. On JOOLA’s own store, its Ben Johns signature paddle line comes in two shapes, the elongated Perseus and the aero-curve Hyperion, sold across several generations. We counted a paddle as a Ben Johns paddle only where JOOLA’s own product page ties it to him, in its description or in the page’s “Signature athlete: Ben Johns” line; a seller’s title on Amazon was not enough. Thirteen of them were in stock on Amazon on October 26, 2026, new and at or below JOOLA’s regular price. Eight are reviewed here, from the current Pro V to JOOLA’s Gen 1 CFS and CAS models; four of the other five are already picks in our other guides (one scheduled), and the section on how we picked names all five.

The guide covers JOOLA’s Ben Johns line only. For paddles from every brand, see our best pickleball paddles or browse all our paddle guides.

Picks: Perseus Pro V 16mm, Hyperion Pro V 16mm, Perseus Pro IV 16mm, Hyperion Pro IV 14mm, Perseus 3S Dual 16mm, Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm, Perseus CFS 16mm, Hyperion CAS 16mm.

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Compare the 8 Ben Johns paddles

Every row is the exact JOOLA model we link. Core, weight and face material are JOOLA’s own figures from the product page named in each review; where JOOLA’s page and the Amazon listing disagree, the review gives both. Amazon’s “item weight” field is a shipping weight, so we do not use it. All eight are 16.5 in long and 7.5 in wide with a 5.5 in grip on JOOLA’s pages.

What Paddle Ben Johns Plays Right Now

The PPA Tour’s Ben Johns athlete page says: “Ben Johns plays the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm.” We read it on October 26, 2026; the page shows no date for that line, and it sits beside a “Buy This Paddle” link, so treat it as the tour’s current listing rather than a dated record. JOOLA’s own Perseus Pro V page says the same thing in its own words: “Perseus Pro V is built for aggressive players who want consistency in fast-paced rallies — which is why it’s Ben Johns’ paddle of choice. His signature edition comes in Blaze Red, available in 16mm (8.1oz) or 14mm (7.9oz), both with his preferred 4.250in grip circumference.”

The answer changes with each generation. In September 2024, Pickleball Effect’s 3S series review said of the Perseus 3S 16mm: “This is the model that the number one male player in the world, Ben Johns, plays with and it tested the highest for power among the group.” JOOLA followed the 3S with the Pro IV in 2025 and the Pro V in 2026; Pickleheads describes the Pro V as “Launching one year after the Pro IV model”. Pickleball Effect dates the 3S launch to September 2024, the Pro IV launch to March 4, 2025, and JOOLA’s Pro V launch event to the end of February 2026. The USA Pickleball dates in the table below are approval dates; the Perseus IV 16mm was on the list from 2024-11-26, before that launch. With a new Perseus generation each year from 2024 to 2026, check the PPA Tour page or JOOLA’s Perseus page again before you buy if “the paddle he uses today” is the point.

On 14 mm or 16 mm: the PPA Tour line names the 16 mm, and JOOLA sells his Blaze Red edition in both thicknesses. A pro’s paddle can also differ from the retail one with the same name; our guide to what paddle the pros use explains how to check any pro’s paddle and why a retail copy may not match it.

JOOLA’s Ben Johns Line, Generation by Generation

JOOLA’s product pages carry a “Technology” line for most of these paddles (GEN 1, C2, 3S Dual, Pro IV) and name the Pro V in the product title. The table lists every Ben Johns paddle we found on JOOLA’s US store on October 26, 2026, with the date each model was added to the USA Pickleball approved-paddle list as the list prints it.

Related guide: Best JOOLA Pickleball Paddles: Which Line Fits Your Game?

Related guide: Best USA Pickleball Approved Paddles: 8 Picks Compared

Generation	Ben Johns paddles on JOOLA’s store	USA Pickleball list, date added	Reviewed here
Gen 1 (CFS, CAS)	Hyperion CFS 16mm, Hyperion CAS 16mm, Perseus CFS 16mm	Hyperion CAS 16mm: 2022-01-21; Hyperion CFS 16mm: 2022-04-01; Perseus CFS 16mm: 2023-04-10	Perseus CFS 16mm, Hyperion CAS 16mm
C2	Hyperion C2 CFS 14	Ben Johns Hyperion C2 14mm: 2023-10-23	None (no Amazon listing found)
3S Dual	Perseus 3S Dual 16mm and 14mm, Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm	Perseus: 2024-11-26; Hyperion: 2025-01-15	Perseus 16mm, Hyperion 16mm
Pro IV	Perseus Pro IV 16mm and 14mm, Hyperion Pro IV 16mm and 14mm	Perseus 16mm: 2024-11-26; Perseus 14mm: 2025-01-22; Hyperion 16mm: 2025-01-15; Hyperion 14mm: 2025-03-04	Perseus 16mm, Hyperion 14mm
Pro V	Perseus Pro V 16mm and 14mm (Blaze Red), Hyperion Pro V 16mm and 14mm	Perseus: 2025-10-01; Hyperion: 2025-11-11	Perseus 16mm, Hyperion 16mm

A few things the table does not show. The 3S Dual is JOOLA’s version of its 2024 3S paddle that, in JOOLA’s words, “meets both UPA-A and USAP PBCoR.43 certification standards simultaneously so you can compete in any sanctioned event without switching paddles”; Pickleball Effect’s 2024 review describes the original 3S as “UPA-A approved rather than USAP approved”. The Simone Jardim editions that share some of these shapes (a Breeze Blue Perseus Pro V, a Hyperion Pro IV 16mm) are her signature paddles, not his, and are left out. JOOLA’s own Perseus Pro IV page dates the Perseus shape to “the 2023 debut of the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus CFS”.

How We Picked These Ben Johns Paddles

What each paddle had to show

• JOOLA ties it to Ben Johns. We read every paddle in JOOLA’s Ben Johns, Perseus and Hyperion collections, and JOOLA’s whole US catalogue, on October 26, 2026. A paddle counted only if its JOOLA page names him: in the description, in the product name or in the “Signature athlete: Ben Johns” line.
• Stocked on Amazon at a fair price. Each pick was a New offer in stock on Amazon on October 26, 2026, at or below JOOLA’s regular (compare-at) price on JOOLA’s US store. All eight buy boxes were sold by Amazon.com when we checked that day; buy boxes rotate between sellers.
• The exact model. Each link opens the thickness and shape we review, confirmed from the Amazon listing’s own variation selector, not its title. Several JOOLA listings on Amazon share one family title (“JOOLA Pro V Pickleball Paddle”, “JOOLA Pro IV Pickleball Paddles”), so the variation line is what identifies them.
• USA Pickleball approval checked. We searched the USA Pickleball approved-paddle list for each pick on October 26, 2026, under JOOLA’s name for it and under shorter forms, with and without “Pro”, hyphens and spaces, because the list names some of these paddles differently. Each review gives the list entry and the date it was added.
• Specs in JOOLA’s own words. Weight, core, face, size, grip and warranty come from each JOOLA product page, read on October 26, 2026; where the Amazon listing says something different, the review shows both.
• Few repeats from our other guides. We checked every Amazon product link in all our published, scheduled and private posts. Two picks (the Perseus Pro V 16mm and the Perseus Pro IV 16mm) also appear in other guides of ours; the other six do not.

Sources and their limits and paddles we left out

Sources and their limits

Four picks have an independent review that covered the exact model and thickness: Pickleball Studio and Pickleheads on the Perseus Pro V 16mm, Pickleball Effect on the Perseus Pro IV 16mm, Pickleheads on the Hyperion Pro IV 14mm, and Pickleball Effect on the Hyperion CAS 16mm (a 2022 review of a paddle JOOLA still lists). Pickleball Effect also measured the Hyperion Pro V 16mm, but its power test used the Perseus Pro V 16mm and its on-court findings cover the Pro V line as a whole, so that pick counts as series evidence. Three picks lean on a test of a close relative: both 3S Dual picks on Pickleball Effect’s 2024 review of the original 3S (and, for the Hyperion, of Simone Jardim’s edition), and the Perseus CFS on Pickleball Studio’s review of the 2023 release. None of these sites sells paddles. All three run affiliate links; Pickleball Studio says “Joola did give us two of our units for this review (Kosmos & Perseus)”, Pickleball Effect’s Braydon Unsicker attended JOOLA’s Pro V launch event “as an unpaid, independent reviewer”, and Pickleheads’ reviewer is, per the author bio, sponsored by Stack Athletics. We quote figures only from each paddle’s own review page.

Paddles we left out

• Already picked in our other guides: the Perseus Pro V 14mm, Hyperion Pro V 14mm, Perseus Pro IV 14mm and Hyperion CFS 16mm are picks in our other guides (one scheduled), so they were left out to keep this guide from repeating them.
• Not in stock: the Hyperion Pro IV 16mm showed only a future availability date on Amazon on October 26, 2026.
• One 3S Dual per shape: the Perseus 3S Dual 14mm was in stock from Amazon.com, but we kept one Perseus and one Hyperion 3S Dual so that each pick has a distinct role; the 14 mm option in this guide is the Hyperion Pro IV.
• Not on JOOLA’s store: the Hyperion CAS 13.5mm and the Perseus CAS 16mm have Amazon listings, but JOOLA’s US store did not list them, so we had no JOOLA page tying them to Ben Johns or a regular price to check against.
• No Amazon listing found: the Hyperion C2 CFS 14 and JOOLA’s Ben Johns Blue Lightning pack.

Detailed Reviews

JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm, His Current Paddle

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Studio: Perseus Pro V 16mm.

JOOLA’s Perseus Pro V page calls it “Ben Johns’ paddle of choice” and sells his Blaze Red edition in 16 mm (8.1 oz) and 14 mm (7.9 oz) with a 4.250 in grip. Its spec tab lists a textured carbon fiber surface, a “PP Core + CF + EVA Foam” core, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length and an average weight of 7.9 to 8.1 oz across the two thicknesses. JOOLA’s description credits a new KineticFrame that “creates a slimmer frame that flexes to store momentum on contact and release it on impact, sharpening your ball placement shot after shot.”

Three reviewers covered this exact paddle, and they disagree on whether it is worth moving up from the Pro IV. Pickleball Studio’s Perseus Pro V review (updated April 18, 2026) says: “In this review I tested the Kosmos 16mm, the Perseus 16mm, and then the Scorpeus 16mm & 14mm, with most of the time being put into the Perseus 16mm.” Its verdict: “The Joola Pro V is a very minimal upgrade, and feels more like a lateral change. If you already own a Pro IV and are happy with it, we recommend you stick with it.” Pickleheads’ Pro V review (updated March 13, 2026) asks whether it moves the needle enough to justify an upgrade and answers “The short answer is yes – with a caveat”; its tester writes “I played with the elongated JOOLA Perseus Pro V and it is excellent.” Pickleball Effect’s Pro V review (February 28, 2026) measured its Perseus 16 mm sample at 7.95 oz and found “The Pro V doesn’t have the instant pop and easy power of the Pro IV. You have to swing with intent to unlock its offense.” On consistency, the same review says occasional “hot” shots were a knock on the Pro IV and that “The Pro V smooths that out. The response feels more predictable whether you’re driving or dropping.”

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. Amazon’s title is the family’s (“JOOLA Pro V Pickleball Paddle”); its variation line reads 16mm – Standard Grip, Perseus, and its 4.25 in grip matches JOOLA’s Ben Johns edition. The listing does not name the Blaze Red colourway.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm, standard grip)

• Core: 16 mm; PP core + CF + EVA foam (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.1 oz for the 16 mm (JOOLA); 7.95 oz measured by Pickleball Effect
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.250 in circumference (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Perseus Pro V 16mm”, added 2025-10-01 (read 2026-10-26); JOOLA also lists UPA-A certification
• Warranty: 12 months with registration (JOOLA); Amazon’s listing says “180 Day Limited Warranty” in one field and “12 month warranty through the embedded NFC chip” in its bullets

JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm, Aero-Curve Pro V

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleball Effect (Braydon Unsicker): Hyperion Pro V 16mm (measured); power test on the Perseus Pro V 16mm.

JOOLA’s Hyperion Pro V page says “Featuring Ben Johns’ aero-curve shape, this paddle cuts through the air” and “It remains a top choice for Ben Johns.” Its spec tab lists a textured carbon fiber surface, a “PP core + CF + EVA foam” core, 16.5 x 7.5 in and a 5.5 in grip length, and its description says “The 16mm model weighs 8.1oz with a 4.250in grip.” JOOLA’s second Hyperion Pro V page calls it “a longtime favorite of its signature athlete, Ben Johns.”

Pickleball Effect’s Pro V review measured a Hyperion 16 mm sample at 8.03 oz with a swing weight of 115 and a twist weight of 6.17, against 7.95 oz, 117 and 6.26 for the Perseus 16 mm. Pickleball Effect measured this exact paddle, but its power and pop test used the Perseus Pro V 16mm, and its on-court findings are written about the Pro V line as a whole: “In my power and pop testing of a new Pro IV and Pro V Perseus, the Pro IV produced higher speeds in both.” On swing weight, the review says: “The Pro V swings more head light.” We found no written review that plays the Hyperion Pro V alone.

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. Amazon’s title is the family’s; its variation line reads 16mm – Standard Grip, Hyperion.

Specs (JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm, standard grip)

• Core: 16 mm; PP core + CF + EVA foam (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.1 oz (JOOLA); 8.03 oz measured by Pickleball Effect
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.250 in circumference on the 16 mm (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Hyperion Pro V 16mm”, added 2025-11-11 (read 2026-10-26); JOOLA also lists UPA-A certification
• Warranty: 12 months with registration (JOOLA); Amazon’s listing says 180 days in one field

JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm, Previous-Gen Perseus

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect (Braydon Unsicker): Perseus Pro IV 16mm and 14mm.

JOOLA’s Perseus Pro IV 16mm page says “The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm pickleball paddle is UPA-A pro certified and USAP PBCoR .43 certified” and lists a textured carbon fiber surface, a “PP core + EVA foam wall” core, 8.1 oz, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length and a 4.25 in grip circumference. JOOLA was selling it below its regular price on its own store on October 26, 2026. Amazon’s listing gives a different weight in its bullets (“Weight 7.9oz”).

Pickleball Effect’s Perseus Pro IV review (March 4, 2025) tested both thicknesses: “Comparing the 16mm to the 14mm, the 16mm feels jumpier and has easier access to power.” It adds that “when I shared the paddles with other players, the majority thought they could control and were more consistent with the 16mm”, while the reviewer personally found the 14 mm easier to control. A year later, the same site’s Pro V review says: “If you struggle to generate your own power, you’ll get more offense from the Pro IV.”

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. The listing’s variation line reads 16mm, Perseus.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm)

• Core: 16 mm; PP core + EVA foam wall (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.1 oz (JOOLA); Amazon’s bullets say 7.9 oz
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Perseus IV 16mm”, added 2024-11-26 (read 2026-10-26); JOOLA also lists UPA-A certification
• Warranty: 12 months with registration (JOOLA); Amazon’s listing says 180 days

JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 14mm, 14 mm Aero-Curve Pro IV

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleheads (Stephen Mijangos): Hyperion Pro IV 14 mm and 16 mm.

JOOLA’s Hyperion Pro IV 14mm page says “The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV 14mm pickleball paddle is UPA-A pro Certified and USAP PBCoR .43 Certified”, and its FAQ says “Co-developed by Ben Johns, this paddle is the signature model of the aforementioned Johns’ and legend of the women’s game, Simone Jardim.” The spec tab lists a textured carbon fiber surface, a “PP core + EVA foam wall” core, 7.9 oz, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length and a 4.125 in grip circumference. Amazon’s bullets give “Length 16″” and “Weight 8.1oz” instead.

Pickleheads’ Hyperion Pro IV review (April 24, 2025) tested both thicknesses: “you can generate high levels of spin and pop with both models, but the 16 mm has a little more spin and the 14 mm a little more pop.” The same tester’s verdict favours the other one: “Of the two core sizes (14 and 16 mm), the 16 mm is the clear winner for me”, and “I find the poppier 14 mm a little too hard to control.”

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. The listing’s variation line reads 14mm, Hyperion; the Simone Jardim 16 mm Hyperion is a separate child of the same Amazon listing.

Specs (JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 14mm)

• Core: 14 mm; PP core + EVA foam wall (JOOLA)
• Weight: 7.9 oz (JOOLA); Amazon’s bullets say 8.1 oz
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA); Amazon’s bullets say 16 in length
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.125 in circumference (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Hyperion IV 14mm”, added 2025-03-04 (read 2026-10-26); JOOLA also lists UPA-A certification
• Warranty: 12 months with registration (JOOLA); Amazon’s listing says 180 days

JOOLA Perseus 3S Dual 16mm, Dual-Certified Perseus

Evidence: Independently reviewed, previous generation. Pickleball Effect (Braydon Unsicker): Perseus 3S 16mm (original UPA-A 3S).

JOOLA’s Perseus 3S Dual 16mm page carries “Signature athlete: Ben Johns” and says it is “Designed from the foundation of JOOLA’s 3S lineup” and “features the same beloved Perseus shape with extensive quality assurance to meet current UPA-A and USAP standards”. It lists a 16 mm Propulsion Core, a textured carbon fiber surface, 8.0 oz, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length, a 4.25 in grip circumference and “a new dual-color gradient edge guard, available in Teal and Purple”. The Amazon listing calls the face a “Charged Carbon Surface”.

Pickleball Effect’s 3S series review (September 20, 2024) tested the original, UPA-A-only Perseus 3S 16mm: “This is the model that the number one male player in the world, Ben Johns, plays with and it tested the highest for power among the group.” The same review warns: “Conversely, it’s also easier to send balls long.” Its sample measured a swing weight of 121, and the reviewer notes that “anything over 120 is when a paddle starts to feel head heavy”. JOOLA’s Perseus 3S Dual page lists no change from the 3S beyond the quality assurance for both certifications and the new edge guard; its Hyperion 3S Dual page, by contrast, mentions “a new and improved core”.

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. The listing’s variation line reads Teal & Purple, Perseus 16mm.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus 3S Dual 16mm, Teal & Purple)

• Core: 16 mm Propulsion Core (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.0 oz (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference (JOOLA)
• Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA); “Charged Carbon Surface” (Amazon listing)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Ben Johns Perseus 3S Dual 16mm”, added 2024-11-26 (read 2026-10-26); JOOLA also lists UPA-A Pro certification
• Warranty: 6 to 12 months (JOOLA’s spec tab); Amazon’s listing says 180 days

JOOLA Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm, Dual-Certified Hyperion

Evidence: Independently reviewed, previous generation. Pickleball Effect (Braydon Unsicker): Simone Jardim Hyperion 3S 16mm (original 3S).

JOOLA’s Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm page carries “Signature athlete: Ben Johns” and says it is “competition-ready for all UPA-A pro-certified and USAP PBCoR.43-sanctioned events” and that “The Hyperion 3S Dual features a new and improved core paired with JOOLA’s proven Propulsion Core technology”. It lists a 16 mm core, 8.0 oz, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length, a 4.25 in grip circumference and a “Blue/Green gradient” edge. JOOLA’s page names the face two ways: “Textured Carbon Fiber” in the description and “Carbon Friction Surface” in the spec tab.

Pickleball Effect’s 3S series review (September 20, 2024) tested Simone Jardim’s edition of the original Hyperion 3S 16mm, not Johns’ 3S Dual: “Who would like the Hyperion 3 16mm? If you want an elongated shape and longer handle but are worried about the Perseus being too head heavy then this is the paddle you want.” It found that “It has the same total length and handle length as the Perseus model except it’s lighter and more maneuverable”, and that “The lighter nature of the paddle does come at a little sacrifice of power and stability but it’s nothing huge.”

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. The listing’s variation line reads Blue & Green, Hyperion 16mm.

Specs (JOOLA Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm, Blue & Green)

• Core: 16 mm Propulsion Core (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.0 oz (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference (JOOLA)
• Face: “Textured Carbon Fiber” (JOOLA description) or “Carbon Friction Surface” (JOOLA spec tab); “Charged Carbon Surface” (Amazon listing)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm”, added 2025-01-15 (read 2026-10-26); JOOLA also lists UPA-A Pro certification
• Warranty: 6 to 12 months (JOOLA’s spec tab); Amazon’s listing says 180 days

JOOLA Perseus CFS 16mm, Gen 1 Perseus CFS

Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. Pickleball Studio: Perseus CFS 16mm and 14mm (2023 release).

JOOLA’s Perseus CFS page carries “Signature athlete: Ben Johns” and “Technology: GEN 1”, and says: “The Hyperion CFS started it all. Now the CFS tech you’ve come to know and love is available in our most popular paddle shape: the Perseus.” It lists a Carbon Friction (CFS) surface, a 16 mm core, 8.0 oz, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a 5.5 in grip length, a 4.25 in grip circumference and a Feel-Tec grip; the Amazon listing says “Grip Type: Ridge”. JOOLA’s Perseus Pro IV page dates the shape to “the 2023 debut of the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus CFS”.

Pickleball Studio’s Ben Johns Perseus review (June 6, 2023) tested the 2023 release in both thicknesses: “The 16mm feels more like an all-court paddle that leans slightly toward power, while the 14mm shifts toward a power paddle.” The reviewer added lead tape to the 16 mm and writes that “it became much better once I added 0.4oz of lead just above the throat”. JOOLA does not say whether the Light Sage edition JOOLA sells now changes anything but the colour.

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. Amazon’s listing names it “JOOLA Perseus CFS Ben Johns Light Sage 16mm Pickleball Paddle”.

Specs (JOOLA Perseus CFS 16mm, Light Sage)

• Core: 16 mm (JOOLA); “Reactive Polypropylene Honeycomb Core” (Amazon listing)
• Weight: 8.0 oz (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference, Feel-Tec (JOOLA); Amazon’s listing says a Ridge grip
• Face: Carbon Friction Surface (CFS) (JOOLA)
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Ben Johns Perseus Carbon Friction Surface 16mm”, added 2023-04-10 (read 2026-10-26); the list names no colourway
• Warranty: 12 months with registration (JOOLA); Amazon’s listing says 180 days

JOOLA Hyperion CAS 16mm, Gen 1 Hyperion CAS

Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Effect (Braydon Unsicker): Hyperion CAS 16.

JOOLA’s Hyperion CAS 16mm page says “The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CAS 16mm paddle features a more aggressive, elongated shape that offers an ideal amount of control and versatility on different types of shots, thanks to its aero-curved head.” Its spec tab lists a Carbon Abrasion (CAS) surface, a 16 mm core, 8.3 oz, 16.5 x 7.5 in, a Ridge grip 5.5 in long and 4.25 in around, and the page describes a “Response Honeycomb Polymer Core”. JOOLA’s spec tab gives no warranty; the Amazon listing says “120 Day Limited”. The paddle was sold out on JOOLA’s own store on October 26, 2026.

Pickleball Effect’s Hyperion series review (May 8, 2022) tested the CAS 16 alongside the CFS 16 and CAS 13.5: “The bottom line: The Hyperion CAS 16 is a good control paddle though there is nothing spectacular about it.” The reviewer puts it “in the control category” and found it “not as forgiving as the CFS 16”. Pickleball Effect describes the face as “a combination of fiberglass and carbon fiber” with a sand-paper-like texture on top, and lists a 4.5 in handle circumference; JOOLA lists 4.25 in. The same review records how the face wore (2022): “I could generate lots of spin the first few days I played with it but the sandpaper like grit did wear out much quicker than what I was seeing with the grit the CFS 16 uses. After a couple of weeks of play the grit was noticeably reduced though it wasn’t as smooth as Ben’s old Franklin Signature would be during that same time period.”

It was sold and shipped by Amazon.com on 2026-10-26. The listing’s variation line reads 16mm, Hyperion, and its bullets describe the Carbon Abrasion Surface.

Specs (JOOLA Hyperion CAS 16mm)

• Core: 16 mm Response honeycomb polymer (JOOLA)
• Weight: 8.3 oz (JOOLA)
• Size: 16.5 in length x 7.5 in width (JOOLA)
• Grip: 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference, Ridge grip (JOOLA); Pickleball Effect lists 4.5 in
• Face: Carbon Abrasion Surface (CAS) (JOOLA); carbon fiber over fiberglass, per Pickleball Effect
• Approval: USA Pickleball list, “Ben Johns Hyperion Carbon Abrasion Surface 16mm”, added 2022-01-21 (read 2026-10-26)
• Warranty: not on JOOLA’s spec tab; Amazon’s listing says 120 days

Choosing Between the Ben Johns Paddles

Perseus or Hyperion

Both are elongated and, on JOOLA’s pages, both measure 16.5 x 7.5 in with a 5.5 in grip. The FAQ on JOOLA’s Perseus Pro IV page says “The Perseus shape features rounded upper corners and an elongated profile to keep the sweet spot centered while extending reach, JOOLA’s most popular shape.” The FAQ on its Hyperion Pro IV page says “The Hyperion has an elongated shape with an aerodynamic, curved head that cuts through the air faster for quick hands at the net.” JOOLA ties both to Johns, and the PPA Tour names the Perseus as the one he plays. In Pickleball Effect’s measurements, the Hyperion had the lower swing weight in both the 3S (Simone Jardim edition) and Pro V generations. For elongated paddles from every brand, see our elongated paddle guide.

14 mm or 16 mm

Seven picks are 16 mm and one (the Hyperion Pro IV) is 14 mm. On JOOLA’s Perseus 3S Dual page, JOOLA says: “Choose the 14mm for a faster, more responsive feel with a livelier touch. Choose the 16mm for added control and forgiveness.” The testers who played both thicknesses mostly preferred the 16 mm (Pickleheads on the Hyperion Pro IV, and the other players Pickleball Effect handed the Perseus Pro IV), though Pickleball Effect’s own reviewer found the 14 mm Pro IV easier to control. On JOOLA’s Ben Johns editions the thickness also changes the grip: the Hyperion Pro IV 14mm has a 4.125 in circumference and the 16 mm editions 4.25 in. Our 14 mm vs 16 mm comparison covers the trade-off across brands.

Pro V, Pro IV or an earlier generation

The reviewers split on the Pro V. Pickleheads says yes to the upgrade “with a caveat”; Pickleball Studio calls it “a very minimal upgrade”; Pickleball Effect writes “If you struggle to generate your own power, you’ll get more offense from the Pro IV” and that the Pro V “rewards athleticism and technique more than the Pro IV does”. The two Pro IV picks were in our $ tier when we checked, and JOOLA’s own store was selling the Pro IV below its regular price. For more paddles at the top of the market, see our pro pickleball paddles; for lower-priced paddles from every brand, see our best budget pickleball paddles.

Warranty and where you buy

JOOLA’s spec tabs give “12mo (registration required)” for the Pro V, Pro IV and Perseus CFS, “6–12 months” for the 3S Dual, and no figure for the Hyperion CAS. The Amazon listings give shorter terms in their warranty field (180 days, or 120 days on the CAS), and the Pro V listings also mention a “12 month warranty through the embedded NFC chip”. All eight buy boxes were sold by Amazon.com when we checked; if warranty registration matters to you, keep the order record. Our guide to which paddle brands are good compares makers’ warranty terms, and how long a pickleball paddle lasts covers wear. Pickleball Effect’s Pro V review notes that “JOOLA and many other Gen 3–style paddles have drawn scrutiny in the past around long-term core durability” and that JOOLA added a carbon layer near the top of the Pro V core in response.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PPA Tour’s athlete page says “Ben Johns plays the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm” (read October 26, 2026; the line is undated), and JOOLA’s Perseus Pro V page calls it “Ben Johns’ paddle of choice”. In 2024, Pickleball Effect named the Perseus 3S 16mm as his paddle. JOOLA has released a new Perseus generation each year since, so the answer can change with the next one.

The PPA Tour page names the 16 mm Perseus Pro V. JOOLA sells his Blaze Red edition in both 16 mm (8.1 oz) and 14 mm (7.9 oz), with a 4.250 in grip on both.

The testers we cite are mostly positive, and they split on the Pro V. Pickleheads calls the Perseus Pro V “excellent” and calls the Hyperion Pro IV “one of the best all-around power paddles I’ve played with” (that tester preferred the 16 mm; the 14 mm is the one we link); Pickleball Studio calls the Pro V “a very minimal upgrade” over the Pro IV; Pickleball Effect found the Hyperion CAS 16 “a good control paddle though there is nothing spectacular about it”. Which one suits you depends on the shape, thickness and generation you want.

All eight picks have an entry on the USA Pickleball approved-paddle list, read October 26, 2026. The list names some of them differently from JOOLA: the Pro IV appears as “Perseus IV 16mm” and “Hyperion IV 14mm”, and the Gen 1 paddles as “Ben Johns Perseus Carbon Friction Surface 16mm” and “Ben Johns Hyperion Carbon Abrasion Surface 16mm”. The original 3S was UPA-A approved rather than USAP approved, per Pickleball Effect; the 3S Dual picks are on the USA Pickleball list.

Both are elongated JOOLA shapes tied to Johns. The FAQs on JOOLA’s Pro IV pages describe the Perseus by its “rounded upper corners and an elongated profile” and the Hyperion by its “aerodynamic, curved head”. In Pickleball Effect’s measurements the Hyperion swings lighter.

JOOLA’s spec tabs list 12 months with registration for the Pro V, Pro IV and Perseus CFS, and 6 to 12 months for the 3S Dual; the Hyperion CAS page gives no figure. The Amazon listings show 180 days (120 days for the CAS) in their warranty field.

The bottom line

Final Verdict

For the paddle Ben Johns is listed as playing, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm (check price) is the pick, sold and shipped by Amazon.com, though reviewers split on whether it is worth it over the Pro IV. The JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm (check price) is the same generation in his aero-curve shape. Players who want more free power should look at the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm (check price) in our $ price tier, and the JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 14mm (check price) is the thinner, poppier option. The JOOLA Perseus 3S Dual 16mm (check price) and JOOLA Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm (check price) bring the 3S generation with both certifications in our $$ tier, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16mm (check price) is the Gen 1 Perseus, and the JOOLA Hyperion CAS 16mm (check price) is the control-leaning Gen 1 Hyperion.

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