CRBN CRBN-1 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion 3S 16
Our call: JOOLA Hyperion 3S 16 (DinkScore 89 vs 85) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
CRBN
CRBN-1 16
reach-first elongated classic
85DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power3/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness3/5
★ Our pick
JOOLA
Hyperion 3S 16
aggressive baseliners moving up
89DinkScore
Spin5/5
Power4/5
Control3/5
Forgiveness3/5
| Spec | CRBN CRBN-1 16 | JOOLA Hyperion 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 116 | 116 |
| Price band | $180–$250 | $180–$250 |
| Arm-friendly | No | No |
The verdict
Buy the JOOLA Hyperion 3S 16 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 89 to 85 and is the stronger fit for aggressive baseliners moving up.
Buy the CRBN CRBN-1 16 if its strengths match your game — it's built for reach-first elongated classic. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.