Ben Johns’ Pickleball Paddles: Features, Specs & Performance (Updated 2026)

The most dominant player in professional pickleball has helped redefine the modern power-control game—and now a wide selection of Ben Johns pickleball paddles are available at Game-Set-Match, Inc. Designed in partnership with JOOLA, the Ben Johns paddles blend advanced spin technology, control and power into one of the most sought-after paddles in the sport.

While many players start with a beginner pickleball paddle, upgrading to high quality pickleball paddles like these can dramatically improve spin, consistency and shot placement. If you’re wondering what's the right paddle for your game, here’s a complete breakdown of performance, specs, who it's for, and why so many players are switching to JOOLA Ben Johns paddles.

Where are JOOLA pickleball paddles made?

Established in Germany in 1952, JOOLA has been a major player on the worldwide table tennis scene for nearly 70 years. In 2022, JOOLA officially entered the pickleball market with the launch of JOOLA Pickleball.

JOOLA Pickleball immediately took the pickleball world by storm by sponsoring world #1 men’s pickleball player, Ben Johns.

Continuing their German tradition, JOOLA table tennis and pickleball products are manufactured overseas in Germany. Stateside, Game-Set-Match, Inc. is proud to be Colorado and Nevada’s premier retailer for JOOLA pickleball and table tennis gear. We carry a wide range of different JOOLA pickleball paddle models and JOOLA table tennis products in our five stores.

Ben Johns Pickleball Paddles

JOOLA Ben Johns Pro V

The JOOLA Ben Johns Pro V is the newest addition to the Ben Johns lineup. Developed in collaboration with Ben Johns himself, the Pro V is a next-generation performance paddle — blending modern power with refined control for high-level competitive play.

The Ben Johns Pro V comes in two models: Perseus and Hyperion.

Ben Johns Perseus Pro V - Power, Stability & Next-Gen Performance

The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V represents the latest evolution of JOOLA’s most popular paddle shape, developed in collaboration with Ben Johns. It features advanced construction including a reactive polymer honeycomb core and premium carbon surface, delivering a powerful yet controlled response suited for today’s faster game. The updated design also incorporates JOOLA’s KineticFrame technology, which helps store and release energy through contact for improved ball placement and consistency.

One of the key advantages is its elongated shape with a refined, slightly rounded top, which keeps the sweet spot centered while extending reach. This allows players to generate strong drives and cover more court without sacrificing stability or forgiveness on off-center hits.

Performance Highlights

• Elite pickleball paddle for power and spin

• Centered sweet spot with added reach

• Excellent stability and consistency on contact

• Responsive feel for drives, counters and resets

• Built for fast-paced, aggressive play

  
  

Specifications:

• Length: 16.5 in / 41.9 cm

• Width: 7.5 in / 19.1 cm

• Weight: ~7.9–8.1 oz

• Grip Length: 5.5 in / 14 cm

• Grip Circumference: 4.25 in / 10.8 cm

• Surface: Carbon Friction Surface

• Core: 14 mm or 16 mm

  
  

Best for: aggressive all-court players, power-driven competitors and tournament players who want stability, reach and modern pop.

Ben Johns Hyperion Pro V – Speed, Spin & Aero Precision

The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro V represents the latest evolution of JOOLA’s iconic Hyperion shape, developed in collaboration with Ben Johns. Built with advanced Pro V technologies—including a reactive polymer honeycomb core, textured carbon surface and KineticFrame—it delivers a fast, responsive feel with excellent spin and controlled power for high-level play.

One of the defining features is its aero-curve elongated shape, designed to cut through the air more efficiently for faster swing speed and quicker hand battles at the kitchen. The extended handle adds leverage and supports two-handed backhands.

Performance Highlights

• Elite pickleball paddle for spin and speed

• Faster swing speed from aerodynamic head shape

• Excellent hand speed for quick exchanges

• Extended reach for drives and passing shots

• Responsive, connected feel with controlled power

  
  

Specifications:

• Length: 16.5 in / 41.9 cm

• Width: 7.5 in / 19.1 cm

• Weight: ~7.9–8.1 oz

• Grip Length: 5.5 in / 14 cm

• Grip Circumference: 4.125–4.25 in

• Surface: Textured Carbon Fiber

• Core: 14 mm or 16 mm

Best for: spin-focused players, fast hands at the kitchen, tennis-style players and competitive players who value speed, reach and aerodynamic performance.

JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV - Speed, Stability & Modern Power

The JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV features ultra-premium components like a reactive polymer honeycomb core and charged carbon friction surface. Built for speed and stability, this paddle delivers a faster swing feel with a more responsive, powerful impact compared to earlier Hyperion designs. One of the biggest differences is its square shape. Unlike elongated paddles that prioritize reach, the Perseus Pro IV’s wider face expands the sweet spot and improves twist stability. 

Performance Highlights

• Elite pickleball paddle for power and spin

• Stable, consistent feel on off-center hits

• Slightly firmer response for added put-away power

• Excellent for aggressive, fast-paced play

  
  

Specifications:

• Length: 16.5 in / 41.9 cm

• Width: 7.5 in / 19.1 cm

• Weight: 8.1 oz / 230 g

• Grip Length: 5.5 in / 14 cm

• Grip Circumference: 4.25 in / 10.8 cm

• Surface: Carbon Friction Surface

• Core: 16 mm

  
  

Best for: aggressive all-court players, fast hands at the kitchen and competitive/tournament players.

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV - Balanced Performance & Versatility

The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV features ultra-premium components like a reactive polymer honeycomb core and charged carbon friction surface. Built for control and spin, this paddle delivers a smooth, connected feel with excellent responsiveness for both soft game precision and spin-heavy drives. One of the defining features is its aero-curve elongated shape, which reduces drag through the air for faster swing speed while adding reach and spin potential compared to wider-body paddles.

Performance Highlights

• Elite pickleball paddle for spin and control

• Faster swing speed from aero-curve head design

• Excellent touch and feel for dinks and resets

• Extended reach for drives and passing shots

• Ideal balance of finesse and controlled power

  
  

Specifications:

• Length: 16.5 in / 41.9 cm

• Width: 7.5 in / 19.1 cm

• Weight: 8.1 oz / 230 g

• Grip Length: 5.5 in / 14 cm

• Grip Circumference: 4.25 in / 10.8 cm

• Surface: Carbon Friction Surface

• Core: 16 mm

  
  

Best for: control players, spin-focused players, tennis-style players and competitive players who value reach, touch and fast swing speed.

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 3S - Control, Touch & Spin Precision

Prior to the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus paddle launch, Ben Johns played with the Ben Johns Hyperion. Like the Perseus, the Hyperion 3S is a premium pickleball paddle built for players who prioritize control, feel and precision. This paddle offers a slightly softer, more connected response that helps with placement and consistency — especially in the soft game.

The Hyperion 3S features an elongated, aero-curved face shape that adds reach and helps generate heavier topspin on drives and roll shots, while moving smoothly through the air for faster swing speed. Its extended handle provides extra leverage and is ideal for two-handed backhands, making it a strong fit for tennis-style players and those who rely on spin and controlled power.

Performance Highlights

• Excellent touch and control at the kitchen line

• Strong spin generation for serves, drops and roll shots

• Balanced feel across power and finesse

• Forgiving response with consistent shot feedback

• Added reach and leverage from elongated design

  
  

Specifications:

• Average Weight:  7.8oz

• Paddle Length:  16.5in

• Paddle Width:  7.5in

• Grip Type:  Black Feel-Tec Pure Grip

• Grip Length:  5.5in

• Grip Circumference:  4.125in (May vary slightly)

• Core: 16 mm

  
  

Best for: control players, spin-focused players, all-court strategy players and players who value touch and feel.

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS

Before the Perseus era, Ben Johns competed with the Hyperion CFS — still one of the most respected paddles in the sport.

The Hyperion CFS features an elongated, aero-curve head design that cuts through the air for quicker swing speed while adding extra reach on drives and passing shots. Its longer handle provides added leverage and comfortably accommodates two-handed backhands, making it especially appealing to former tennis players. The carbon friction surface enhances dwell time and grip on the ball, helping players generate heavy topspin and controlled roll shots with consistency.

Performance Highlights

• Aero-curve head for faster swing speed

• Carbon friction surface for maximum spin

• Elongated shape for added reach and leverage

• Extended handle for two-handed backhands

• Premium JOOLA pickleball paddle performance

  
  

Specifications:

• Average Weight: 8.4oz

• Paddle Length: 16.5in

• Paddle Width: 7.5in

• Grip Type: Ridge

• Grip Length: 5.5in

• Grip Circumference: 4.25in

• Core: 16 mm

  
  

Best for: spin-heavy players, former tennis players, aggressive baseliners, and advanced competitors who value reach and shot-shaping precision.

JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CAS

The JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CAS provides a more budget-friendly option without sacrificing performance. Designed in collaboration with Ben Johns, it delivers many of the same shape and performance benefits as the higher-end Hyperion models at a more accessible price point.

Like the CFS, the Hyperion CAS features an elongated, aero-curve face shape that improves swing speed while adding reach on drives and passing shots. The extended handle supports two-handed backhands and provides added leverage for topspin serves and groundstroke-style drives. Players can choose between the 16mm core for a softer, more controlled feel or the 13.5mm core for increased pop and put-away power.

Performance Highlights

• Carbon abrasion surface for spin

• Responsive honeycomb polymer core for feel and feedback

• Elongated shape for reach and leverage

• Great upgrade from entry level pickleball paddles

  
  

Specifications:

• Average Weight: 8.3oz

• Paddle Length: 16.5in

• Paddle Width: 7.5in

• Grip Type: Ridge

• Grip Length: 5.5in

• Grip Circumference: 4.25in

  
  

Best for: improving intermediate players, spin-focused competitors on a budget, tennis-style players and those looking for a balanced mix of control and power.

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Other JOOLA Pickleball Paddles

Beyond the Ben Johns line, JOOLA offers several paddle families designed for different playing styles — including Kosmos, Scorpeus, Agassi, Magnus and Essentials models. Here’s a quick breakdown of what makes each unique and who they’re best suited for:

Kosmos

The JOOLA Kosmos Pro V introduces a hybrid paddle shape designed to blend the reach of elongated paddles with the stability and sweet spot of wider-body designs. This balanced profile provides solid maneuverability for quick hand battles at the kitchen while still offering enough length for powerful drives and passing shots from the baseline.

Best for: all-court players, doubles players who need fast hands at the kitchen and players who want a balanced mix of reach, maneuverability and controlled power.

Scorpeus

The JOOLA Scorpeus (available in 3S-Pro V models) features a traditional square shape that prioritizes stability and a larger sweet spot. Compared to elongated paddles, Scorpeus models emphasize forgiveness, balance and consistent power on compact swings — making them strong performers in fast kitchen exchanges.

Best for: all-court players, doubles specialists and players who value stability and sweet-spot forgiveness over extended reach.

Agassi

The JOOLA Agassi, inspired by tennis legend Andre Agassi (available in several different models), blends tennis-style mechanics with modern pickleball performance. These paddles typically feature an elongated profile with a longer handle for two-handed backhands, controlled power and heavy topspin potential.

Best for: former tennis players, aggressive baseliners and players who use two-handed backhands and spin-heavy drives.

Graf

The JOOLA Graf (available in several different models) was developed with tennis legend Steffi Graf and is designed to help players transition tennis-style mechanics into pickleball. These paddles feature an elongated profile with a tapered throat that expands the sweet spot toward the upper hitting area, making them well suited for players who strike the ball higher on the paddle face. The shape provides strong reach and controlled power while maintaining touch for dinks and resets.

Best for: former tennis players, aggressive baseliners, and players who want extended reach with a higher sweet spot for topspin drives and controlled placement.

Magnus

The JOOLA Magnus (available in 3S-Pro IV models) is designed for players who want maximum reach and leverage. With an elongated shape and extended handle, Magnus paddles favor whip speed, spin generation and offensive shot-making while maintaining solid stability.

Best for: advanced players who prioritize reach, topspin and aggressive shot creation.

Essentials

The JOOLA Essentials line is built for beginners and recreational players learning how to play pickleball. Featuring a response polymer core and fiberglass surface, it offers accessible power, comfort and easy playability at an entry-level price point.

Best for: new players, recreational play and those upgrading from starter paddles before moving to high-end performance models.

Where can I buy JOOLA pickleball paddles?

If you’re wondering where to buy JOOLA pickleball paddles, look no further than Game-Set-Match, Inc. We have the largest pickleball and tennis selection in the intermountain region with five stores in Colorado and Nevada as well as an online shop. 

Game-Set-Match, Inc. is your #1 source for JOOLA pickleball paddles thanks to our outstanding pickleball selection and expert product advice.

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