Yes, thank you for inviting questions. Scorpeus 16mm vs 14mm. If one add .2 oz (6 grams) on both sides of the 14mm so that it weighs the same as the 16mm, how would the two compare? At that point, the twist stability should be similar. Questions: Which will have more control? More power? More touch? More spin? Which is better selling - presuming that the buying public will reflect which paddles may fit most. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.
I bought the Perseus and it was like an explosion off the face! It was just too much for my game. I compare it to playing tennis with a racket strung at 40 pounds like McEnroe would play with in the old days. Going back to my Engage forever I think. I have tried them all and the Engage Pursuit Pro is perfect for my game. You have to have amazing control to utilize a power paddle like these!
Out of curiosity, did you try the 14 or 16mm model? It's wild to think of the Pursuit Pro as a more control oriented paddle to anything, but it certainly fits the bill in comparison to these gen 3 options. They DEFINITELY takes some getting used to. - Joseph
I have the Perseus 3 16mm coming from Hyperion original then 60 Ruby. Space the Persius is super powerful and requires a lot of thought before swinging. I think it’s for advance players and it takes a little bit to get used to, but I think it can be controlled. It’s got amazing spin great power. It just takes a lot. You have to invest really good with it but I think it’s gonna be worth it. I’m gonna do it.
The 16mm Scorpeus feels like a big drum, and while it's super stable, the pop it generates is no joke. The Hyperion we also felt had more power and plow than the Perseus we playtested, but I believe it's because the slightly lower sweet spot allows the propulsion core to be more effective in "trampolining" the ball. Pop and feel was similar between the 16mm Hyperion and Scorpeus, and at that point, I would just pick the shape you are most comfortable with. - Joseph
Great question, if you use two hands, I'd say go with the Perseus, but if not and you want a ton of power, the Magnus is a ton of fun and worth a shot. 16 is more stable and 14 is more nimble, but both will give you plenty of power no matter what paddle you are coming from. - Joseph
Great question. While these paddles are all (very) powerful, the nature of the propulsion core makes harder swings harder without affecting soft shots as much. Some defensive players are loving the 16mm models as they are still able to benefit from a large sweet spot and stable feel while having the added punch when needed. If you really want a "control" paddle, the Hyperion CFS 16mm is still one of the best of all time IMO. - Joseph
@@PickleballCentral I totally agree about the OG Hyperion 16mm. I Played with that paddle for just over a year and a half when I decided to upgrade to the Hyperion C2 16mm a little over a month ago. I absolutely love playing with the C2 but couldn't resist picking up the Hyperion 3 16mm just the other day. I'm not sure if the Gen 3 will mesh with my game but even though it didn't get a lot of fanfare at launch, I highly recommend players don't overlook the C2.
