JOOLA Vision CGS 16MM vs Niupipo Explorer

Overall, though, I did prefer the 16 millimeter paddle. I think that it comes down to general preferences. Both are great paddles. The 14 just moves a...

The paddle just doesn't return a ball with much force unless you grip the heck out of it and hit the ball in the dead center of the paddle. My wife bought this for me as a birthday gift, as an upgrade to the wooden paddles we started with. Those cheap paddles honestly have better energy return than this one does. If you hit the ball outside of the paddle's center, it just goes dead and rarely clears the net

My control of the ball is infinitely better than it was with my old paddle. And I can play longer because the lightweight materials it's made from saves my elbow and arm from tiring too quickly.

The Graphite face of this Pro model improves the control, but not enough. There are many shots that bounce off erratically because the Explorer Pro is simply too rigid. The manufacturer claims the Explorer Pro is "Carbon Fiber," but that's misleading since this paddle DOES NOT have a carbon fiber weave face. Graphite is often referred to erroneously as carbon fiber, and paddle-makers use the term knowing most people are ignorant of the differences

Carbon face very effective. Handle best texture, grip, and about 3/8" longer than previous 3 paddles feels like an extension of your arm instead of a tool. Have confidence your previously low percentage serves will work!

So it remains to be seen how durable the Niupipo Explorer will be (looking at you polypro core) However out of the (glorious) box, the Nuipipo Explorer feels every bit as well-built as my Selkirk Amped Invicta. Nuipipo gave it a VERY fat grip with a good feel. Personally I prefer a thinner grip for my brachydactyly-challenged hands. But this is definitely the paddle for you big hand types

It's about mid-weight paddle, as mine weighs more than 7.7 oz, which doesn't feel ultra light but gives you power.

I used to have a lightweight Selkirk Epic that I replaced because I was getting elbow pain. This paddle plays as well if not better than the Epic but is a better weight for me being in the midweight range. I still added some lead tape to bring it to an even 8oz from the 7.8oz it came stock