CRBN vs JOOLA: CRBN 1X Power Series vs Hyperion CFS 16mm (2026)

The short version

The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm has a 4.8 source-consensus rating, the highest in our rankings. The CRBN 1X Power Series sits at 4.4. Both list at $219 and both pair a 16mm polymer core with a carbon face, yet the reviews describe two different paddles.

The CRBN is a power-and-spin paddle that asks more of your touch. The Hyperion is an all-court paddle with no dimension below 4 out of 5.

As always, we did not play-test either paddle. The scores below come from the aggregated reviews in our source log, and you can read how we build them on our methodology page.

Specs side by side

CRBN 1X Power Series: 16mm polymer core, raw Toray T700 carbon fiber face, elongated shape, 8.0 to 8.5 oz. List price $219; check the store for today's price.

JOOLA Hyperion CFS 16mm: 16mm Response polymer core, Carbon Friction Surface, hybrid shape with a slight elongation, 7.8 to 8.2 oz. List price $219; check the store for today's price.

The CRBN runs heavier on the weight ranges in our log, and its fully elongated shape adds reach. In general, more weight and a longer face add plow-through and leverage on drives, at the cost of hand speed and sweet-spot size.

Power

CRBN 5, Hyperion 4.5. Reviewers in our log call the CRBN one of the most powerful paddles on the market. The Hyperion was described as having strong pop without losing control, along with excellent serve speed. If you mostly win points by driving and finishing, the CRBN has the edge.

Spin

A tie at 5. The CRBN's raw carbon surface and the Hyperion's Carbon Friction Surface were both rated elite for spin. The sources also flag wear on both: the CRBN's raw surface can wear, and the Hyperion's surface grit can wear faster than some competitors.

Control and feel

This is where they split. Control: Hyperion 4.5, CRBN 3. Feel: Hyperion 4.5, CRBN 3.5.

Reviewers praised the Hyperion's precision at the kitchen line and its responsive, crisp feedback. The CRBN's power comes at the cost of touch, and reviewers described its feel as stiff, less forgiving and polarizing. The common criticisms were that it is not a paddle for soft players and that it feels heavy to some.