{"product_id":"joola-simone-jardim-hyperion-pro-iv-16mm-pickleball-paddle","title":"JOOLA Simone Jardim Hyperion Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px 18px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO --\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eJOOLA Simone Jardim Hyperion Pro IV — 16mm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis is the Hyperion Pro IV you already know: the curved, aero head, the 16mm Propulsion Core, the textured carbon face, and the long handle. Simone's version changes one thing that matters a lot in your hand. It has a slimmer \u003cstrong\u003e4.125\" grip\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the Ben Johns version always felt a little chunky, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-left:6px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTournament legal:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA Pickleball approved (PBCoR .43) • UPA-A Pro Certified\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 2. BEST FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want Hyperion power and reach with a thinner handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-handed backhands. The 5.5\" handle gives both hands room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller hands, or anyone who builds the handle up with overgrips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-court players who drive from the baseline and still need to reset at the kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 3. SKILL LEVEL --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate to advanced (3.5+).\u003c\/strong\u003e It swings on the heavier side (see the lab numbers below), so it pays off for clean mechanics. If you're newer and want something lighter and cheaper to learn on, try the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-simone-jardim-hyperion-c2-cfs-14mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSimone Jardim Hyperion C2 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 4. WHY PLAYERS LIKE IT --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy Players Like It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 18px 20px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePace on serves and drives.\u003c\/strong\u003e In independent lab testing, its serve speed beat about 89% of the paddles measured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlow-through.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8.1 oz with a high swing weight, so it stays solid when hands battles speed up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReach.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16.5\" elongated head covers more court on wide balls and overheads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim grip.\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.125\" is easier to whip through and faster for switching grips at the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFC chip in the handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap it with your phone to confirm it's an authentic JOOLA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 5. VIDEO --\u003e\n\u003c!-- TODO: embed the official JOOLA video here once the link is confirmed. --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 6. SPECS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eTextured carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003ePropulsion Core polymer honeycomb, 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eHyperion (elongated, curved head)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength × Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e16.5 in × 7.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e8.1 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eWhite Feel-Tec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e5.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4.125 in*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eUSAP PBCoR .43 • UPA-A Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e*Grip size may vary slightly. Specs from JOOLA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 7. PERFORMANCE NOTES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003ePerformance Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:900;line-height:1;\"\u003e60.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eServe Speed (mph)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e89th percentile. This is the headline.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:900;line-height:1;\"\u003e118.15\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e78th percentile. Swings heavy, hits heavy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:900;line-height:1;\"\u003e6.35\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e44th percentile. Average stability on off-center hits.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:140px;background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;font-weight:900;line-height:1;\"\u003e2,187\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eSpin (RPM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e21st percentile. You'll get shape, but it's not a spin monster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eStraight talk: power is why you buy this. It puts real pace on serves and drives and doesn't get pushed around at the line. It's not built for maximum spin. If heavy topspin is your whole game, look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#888;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eThird-party lab data from Matt's Pickleball, measured on the JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV 16mm (signature edition not specified). JOOLA lists the same shape, core, weight, and handle length for the Simone Jardim and Ben Johns versions. Only the grip size is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 8. QUICK BUYING SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eQuick Buying Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:240px;background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-top:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eBuy it if you…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewant Hyperion power with a slimmer handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehit two-handed backhands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplay sanctioned events (USAP + UPA-A legal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:240px;background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-top:4px solid #111;border-radius:14px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSkip it if you…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0 18px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewant maximum spin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewant a light, whippy swing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elike a thicker handle (look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-hyperion-pro-v-ben-johns-bolt-blue-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eHyperion Pro V 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 9. COMPARISON --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 24px;overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:560px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:12px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePick it if…\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fbe6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimone Jardim Hyperion Pro IV\u003c\/strong\u003e (this paddle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eYou want Hyperion power and stability with a slim handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-ben-johns-hyperion-pro-iv-14mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBen Johns Hyperion Pro IV 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eYou want the same shape and slim grip with a thinner core and a snappier, faster feel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-hyperion-pro-v-ben-johns-bolt-blue-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBen Johns Hyperion Pro V 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eYou want JOOLA's newest Hyperion generation and a bigger grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-simone-jardim-hyperion-c2-cfs-14mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSimone Jardim Hyperion C2 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4.125\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eYou want Simone's shape and grip in a lighter, budget-friendly paddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 10. TECHNOLOGY CARD --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eThe Tech\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003ePropulsion Core\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 16mm polymer honeycomb that gives you pop without a full swing and stays forgiving when you miss the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003eTechFlex Power (TFP)\u003c\/strong\u003e — JOOLA balances the weight across the whole paddle so it feels steady and wears you out less over long sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003eTextured Carbon Face\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grit on the face gives you bite on rolls and slices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003eNFC Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A chip in the handle lets you tap with your phone to confirm the paddle is authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 11. FAQs --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:14px;padding:4px 16px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs it legal for tournaments?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes. It's USA Pickleball approved (PBCoR .43) and UPA-A Pro Certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Ben Johns Hyperion Pro IV 16mm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe grip. Simone's version is 4.125\" around and Ben's is 4.25\". JOOLA lists the same shape, core, weight, and handle length for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs it good for two-handed backhands?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes. The 5.5\" handle gives you room for both hands without choking up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHow much spin does it get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eLess than most carbon paddles in independent testing (2,187 RPM, around the 21st percentile). The textured face still shapes the ball fine. It just isn't a spin-first paddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eDo you carry it in 14mm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eWe carry Simone's Pro IV in 16mm. If you want the Hyperion Pro IV in 14mm with the same 4.125\" grip, get the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-ben-johns-hyperion-pro-iv-14mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBen Johns Hyperion Pro IV 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 12. NEED HELP CHOOSING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbe6;border:1px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eNeed Help Choosing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eNot sure the slim grip is right for you, or whether 16mm beats 14mm for your game? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@spinwavepickleball.com\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003einfo@spinwavepickleball.com\u003c\/a\u003e, call \u003ca href=\"tel:18886291915\" style=\"color:#0a7d3b;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;\"\u003e1-888-629-1915\u003c\/a\u003e (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm ET), or come swing one at a Spinwave store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"JOOLA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53558625403178,"sku":"300825","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/JOOLA_WBG_2025_ProIV_Hyperion-Simone16mm-01.jpg?v=1794492233","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/joola-simone-jardim-hyperion-pro-iv-16mm-pickleball-paddle","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}