Head to head
JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm vs CRBN 1X Series 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on dimensions, weight, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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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.
Shape
Both are elongated shapes, at 16.5" × 7.5" for the JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm and 16.5" × 7.25" for the CRBN 1X Series 16mm.
Weight
The JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm is 0.15 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.95 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
Both have a 5.5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.25" on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm and 4.125" on the CRBN 1X Series 16mm.
Face and core
Face: Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm, T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (carbon) on the CRBN 1X Series 16mm. Core: PP core + EVA foam wall against Not published.
Price
The CRBN 1X Series 16mm costs $80 less right now: $150 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $230 list price.
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months (registration required) on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm and 12 months on the CRBN 1X Series 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm
if…
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Pick the
CRBN 1X Series 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $80 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | JOOLAHyperion Pro IV 16mm | CRBN1X Series 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $230 list | $150 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $230 | $230 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.95 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.25" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) | T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (Carbon) |
| Core | PP core + EVA foam wall | Not published |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Not stated by brand |
| Warranty | 12 months (registration required) | 12 months |
| Sold at | Amazon, JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 25, 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.

