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Electrum Model E Elite vs JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16

On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.

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Specification comparison of Model E Elite and Hyperion CFS 16
Spec
Electrum Model E Elite pickleball paddle
ElectrumModel E Elite
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 pickleball paddle
JOOLAHyperion CFS 16
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec$189.99$219.95
PowerDerived5859
ControlDerived5555
SpinDerived8787
ForgivenessDerived3135
Swing weight indexDerived5254
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec16 mm16 mm
Face materialManufacturer SpecToray carbonToray carbon
Core materialManufacturer SpecPolypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb
ShapeManufacturer SpecElongatedElongated
LengthManufacturer Spec16.4"16.5"
WidthManufacturer Spec7.4"7.5"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec5.5"5.5"
Static weightManufacturer Spec8 oz8 oz
Balance pointDerived21.8 cm21.9 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer SpecNoNo
USAP approvedManufacturer SpecYesYes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec20232023

These two are hard to separate

Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.

Analysis

Where they actually differ

Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.

Price
Electrum Model E Elite is $30 cheaper at MSRP.
Electrum Model E Elite pickleball paddle

Choose the

Electrum Model E Elite

  • Budget matters — it's $30 less
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$189.99 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.

JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16 pickleball paddle

Choose the

JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16

  • You prefer the brand or the feel
Check price at JOOLACheck price at Amazon

$219.95 MSRP. Retail prices change often — we link out rather than quote a price that might be wrong by the time you read this.

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