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JOOLA 3S Magnus 16mm vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm

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 3S Magnus 16mm and Hyperion Pro IV 16mm
Spec
JOOLA 3S Magnus 16mm pickleball paddle
JOOLA3S Magnus 16mm
JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm pickleball paddle
JOOLAHyperion Pro IV 16mm
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec$279.95$279.95
PowerDerived5759
ControlDerived5655
SpinDerived9393
ForgivenessDerived3133
Swing weight indexDerived5056
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec16 mm16 mm
Face materialManufacturer SpecRaw carbonRaw carbon
Core materialManufacturer SpecPolypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb
ShapeManufacturer SpecElongatedElongated
LengthManufacturer Spec16.5"16.5"
WidthManufacturer Spec7.4"7.4"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec5.25"5.5"
Static weightManufacturer Spec7.96 oz8.1 oz
Balance pointDerived21.5 cm21.9 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer SpecNoNo
USAP approvedManufacturer SpecNoYes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec20242025

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.

Handle
JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm has the longer handle at 5.5" — the deciding factor if you hit a two-handed backhand.
JOOLA 3S Magnus 16mm pickleball paddle

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JOOLA 3S Magnus 16mm

  • You prefer the brand or the feel

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JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm pickleball paddle

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JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm

  • You hit a two-handed backhand

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