Joola Ben Johns Perseus 3s 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Joola Ben Johns Perseus 3s 16mm Pickleball Paddle is known for easy pace (16.0 mm).
Best for
Power & pace
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$260
Customer rating 5.0/5 (23)
In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
It’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerIt’s frequently described as easy to generate pace without overswinging.
What people are saying
predictable placementputaway-readyshapeable shotsgrippy facestable headsteady on mishitsnot buzzysmooth impact
Touch & Control
- Players often call out forgiving on soft touch when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- Soft shots land with easy to place, and resets feel easy to place.
Power
- The common thread: strong on drives.
- Most feedback points to punchy without feeling wild.
Spin
- The face grip shows up as consistent bite on the ball on shaped shots.
- The first impression is easy to roll topspin.
Stability
- It tends to feel trustworthy under pressure, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out less twisty on mishits when on resets and dinks.
Feel
- In real play, it shows up as smooth through impact.
- The common thread: plush without being mushy.
Overall
- Players often call out comfortable for most players when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
- The first impression is easy to adjust to.
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