Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 26 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm
Kamito Alpha x
| Score | Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm | Alpha x |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.7 (higher) | 3.6 |
| Control | 4.0 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.2 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Touch | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Spec | Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm | Alpha x |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Kamito |
| Shape | oval | oval |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.5–8.5 oz | 7.5–8.5 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | medium |
| Handle | 5 in | 5 in |
| Face | carbon fiber | composite |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | unknown | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱9,280 | ~₱10,440 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm
“Great for beginner players learning control, dink and resets.”
Kamito Alpha x
“Slightly heavier than my loco but less power 4/5.”
Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm has 3.6★ from 6 ratings and the Kamito Alpha x has 3.6★ from 20 ratings. Pick the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm if you want more control. Pick the Kamito Alpha x if you want more spin.
They're about even on power — the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm scores 3.7/5 and the Kamito Alpha x 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm is rated higher on control — the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm scores 4.0/5 and the Kamito Alpha x 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Kamito Alpha x is rated higher on spin — the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm scores 3.2/5 and the Kamito Alpha x 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱9,280 for the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm and ~₱10,440 for the Kamito Alpha x. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
PaddleBag lists the Joola Ben Johns Hyperion CFS Swift 16mm as unknown and the Kamito Alpha x as unknown.
