CPX Hyper+ Review: INSANE Power… But Can You Control It?

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The *CPX Hyper+* is one of the most powerful full-foam pickleball paddles I've tested—but can a paddle with this much pop still deliver control at the kitchen?

In this *CPX Hyper+ Gen 5 paddle review*, I put its explosive drives, quick counters, resets, dinks, forgiveness, and overall feel to the test.

My first reaction? *WOW. This thing is a ROCKET!* 🚀

Balls jump off the face, and drives, counters, and put-aways come off incredibly fast. But the surprising part is that the CPX Hyper+ still gives me enough feedback for the soft game.

There is a learning curve: you do need to take some pace off your shots compared with a traditional control paddle.

### WHAT MAKES THE CPX HYPER+ DIFFERENT?

This is a 16mm, full-foam thermoformed Gen 5 pickleball paddle built around CPX's patent-pending HyperFoam X Core.

Unlike a traditional honeycomb paddle, the core fills the paddle body with multiple foam materials. CPX claims this design reduces dead spots and expands the effective sweet spot.

Its Red-Line Edge Technology is designed to strategically distribute perimeter weight for improved stability on off-center hits.

But specifications only tell half the story. What matters is how the paddle actually performs!

### MY EXPERIENCE ON THE COURT

🔥 *POWER AND POP:* The standout characteristic. Drives explode off the face, counters are exceptionally quick, and finishing points becomes easier when you have the opportunity.

🎯 *CONTROL AND TOUCH:* Despite the enormous power, I was surprised by how comfortably I could dink, reset, and manage the soft game. The Hyper+ gives enough feedback to stay connected to the ball.

💪 *SWEET SPOT AND STABILITY:* I found the hitting area forgiving. Adding a little weighted tape to the sides gave me even more stability and confidence on off-center contacts.

⚠️ *THE LEARNING CURVE:* If you are transitioning from a low-powered control paddle, you will need to adjust. This paddle supplies considerable free pace, so controlling your swing becomes important.

### CPX HYPER+ KEY SPECIFICATIONS

- Core: HyperFoam X Core
- Construction: Gen 5 full-foam thermoformed
- Thickness: 16mm
- Surface: Raw carbon fiber
- Weight: 225g ±5g (approximately 7.9 oz)
- Elongated dimensions: 16.52" × 7.48"
- Technology: Red-Line perimeter weighting
- Premium carrying case and lifetime warranty advertised with qualifying preorder packages

### ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS

0:00 CPX Hyper+ first impressions and preorder value
0:27 HyperFoam X Core: full-foam Gen 5 construction
0:49 Red-Line Edge Technology explained
1:10 Explosive power: drives, counters and put-aways
1:35 Touch, dinks and resets at the kitchen
1:55 Sweet spot, forgiveness and weighted tape
2:15 Who should (and shouldn't) use the Hyper+
2:33 Final verdict, price and included extras

### WHO SHOULD BUY THE CPX HYPER+?

If you want a forgiving paddle with big power, explosive counters, and enough touch for the kitchen game, the Hyper+ deserves your attention.

If you're looking for maximum control and a deliberately low-powered response, however, this probably isn't your ideal paddle.

For my game, the Hyper+ delivered tremendous power while preserving enough touch and feel to keep me confident.

### JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Have you tried the CPX Hyper+ or another Gen 5 full-foam pickleball paddle?

Would you sacrifice a little control for more power? Let us know in the comments!

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