Pickleball COMPARISON
JOOLA Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm vs Perseus 3S Dual 16mm: published specifications
A source-checked comparison of JOOLA’s current published shape, surface, thickness, dimensions, grip, weight, and certification fields for two 16 mm 3S Dual pickleball paddles.
The JOOLA Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm and Perseus 3S Dual 16mm are two current 16 mm entries in JOOLA’s 3S Dual range. Their published specification tables match on core thickness, average weight, overall length, width, grip type, grip length, grip circumference, and the UPA-A and USAP certification fields. The clearest catalogue-level distinction is the stated shape: Hyperion is listed as an elongated shape with an aero-curve, while Perseus is listed as an elongated Perseus shape. JOOLA also uses different surface labels in the two specification tables.
This is a comparison of manufacturer-published fields, not a court test. It does not treat JOOLA’s descriptive technology or benefit language as independently verified evidence of power, control, spin, forgiveness, stability, feel, durability, or suitability for a particular player.
Published specifications at a glance
| Published field | Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm | Perseus 3S Dual 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Hyperion (elongated with aero-curve) | Perseus (elongated) |
| Technology | 3S Dual | 3S Dual |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Surface | Carbon Friction Surface | Textured Carbon Fiber |
| Average weight | 8.0 oz | 8.0 oz |
| Paddle length | 16.5 in | 16.5 in |
| Paddle width | 7.5 in | 7.5 in |
| Grip type | Black Feel-Tec Pure Grip | Black Feel-Tec Pure Grip |
| Grip length | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in (may vary slightly) | 4.25 in (may vary slightly) |
| UPA-A certified | Yes | Yes |
| USAP certified | Yes | Yes |
What the shared fields establish
JOOLA lists the same 16 mm core thickness and 8.0 oz average weight for both exact products. “Average” should not be read as an individual-paddle measurement. The shared 16.5-inch length, 7.5-inch width, 5.5-inch grip length, and 4.25-inch grip circumference make the listed footprint and handle fields directly comparable. On both pages, JOOLA qualifies the grip-circumference figure with “may vary slightly.”
The two pages also list the same Black Feel-Tec Pure Grip, 3S Dual technology label, and affirmative UPA-A and USAP certification fields. Those fields help identify the manufacturer-listed configuration. They do not by themselves establish event eligibility: requirements, approval lists, and event policies can change, so confirm the current governing-body rules and the exact product before sanctioned play.
Shape and surface labels are the published differences
JOOLA names the Hyperion shape “elongated with aero-curve” and the Perseus shape “elongated.” That wording is useful for distinguishing the two catalogue entries, but it is not a measured comparison of handling, reach, swing characteristics, or a player outcome.
The specification tables also use different surface labels: Carbon Friction Surface for Hyperion and Textured Carbon Fiber for Perseus. These are manufacturer terms for the listed products. Neither label quantifies surface roughness, spin, rebound, ball response, or durability, so a material-name difference should not be turned into a universal performance ranking.
A practical way to use this comparison
- Start by confirming the exact 16 mm 3S Dual model; this comparison does not cover a 14 mm version or another generation.
- If you are matching published dimensions and handle fields, both product tables list the same values, including the stated grip-circumference variation.
- Use the stated Hyperion aero-curve versus Perseus elongated shape labels, plus the different surface terminology, to distinguish the manufacturer-listed configurations without assuming a tested result.
- Recheck JOOLA’s current product pages and the rules applicable to the intended event before purchasing or playing in a sanctioned competition.
For the source-linked catalogue records, see the Hyperion 3S Dual 16mm and Perseus 3S Dual 16mm.