JOOLA · $200
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm
The best player on earth's paddle — current, certified edition.
JOOLA · $200
The best player on earth's paddle — current, certified edition.
The fully-certified Dual replaces the original 3S. Balanced power, spin, and control at a high level, in the aero elongated shape Ben Johns actually swings.
The tradeoff: Tamer and less bitey than the original 3S it replaced — and it's a premium price in what's now a very crowded all-court segment.
Best for: Strong intermediates and up who want the flagship name.
Power Help
Certified Menace · 8.5/10
Spin Gremlin Rating
Great · 8/10
Control Confidence
Certified Menace · 8.5/10
Sweet Spot Forgiveness
Great · 8/10
Pop-Up Danger
Spicy · 6.5/10
Kitchen Confidence
Great · 7.5/10
Noob Safety
Decent · 4/10
Upgrade Potential
Certified Menace · 9/10
Arm Friendliness
Great · 7.5/10
Budget Friendliness
Spicy · 7/10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
| Price | $200 |
|---|---|
| Shape | Elongated (more reach, smaller sweet spot) |
| Core | 16mm — the thicker kind: softer feel, fewer balls flying long |
| Face | carbon |
| Weight | 8.05 oz |
| Handle | 5.5" — room for two hands |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
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