Head to head
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm vs Friday Aura Gen 4 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on weight, face and core and price.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Weight
The JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm is 0.3 oz heavier: 8.4 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Face and core
Face: Carbon Friction Surface (textured carbon) (carbon) on the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm, Raw T700 carbon fiber over fiberglass (CFC layup) (raw carbon) on the Friday Aura Gen 4 16mm. Core: Polypropylene honeycomb with Hyperfoam edge wall against Quad-foam core: EPP foam in an EVA ring with perimeter and throat foam, thermoformed.
Price
The Friday Aura Gen 4 16mm costs $31 less right now: $129 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $160 list price.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm, so we can't compare it.
- Handle: Both have a 5.5" handle.
- Warranty: 6 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forPick the
Friday Aura Gen 4 16mm
if…
- You prefer a lighter paddle (8.1 oz).
- You want to spend less: it is $31 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | JOOLAHyperion CFS 16mm | FridayAura Gen 4 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $160 list | $129 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $160 | $129 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.4 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | 116 |
| Twistweight | Not published | 6.05 |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Carbon Friction Surface (textured carbon) (Carbon) | Raw T700 carbon fiber over fiberglass (CFC layup) (Raw carbon) |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb with Hyperfoam edge wall | Quad-foam core: EPP foam in an EVA ring with perimeter and throat foam, thermoformed |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 months | 6 months |
| Sold at | Amazon | Amazon, JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.