Professional pickleballer Ben Johns with his Joola Perseus Paddle.

Ben Johns Paddle

As of February 2025, professional pickleball player Ben Johns uses the JOOLA Perseus paddle, which he co-developed with JOOLA. This paddle features a reactive polymer honeycomb core and a charged carbon friction surface, designed to enhance performance.

Previously, Johns played with the JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm paddle, his initial signature model with the company. This paddle is known for its carbon friction surface and 16mm thickness, offering a balance of control and power.

Ben Johns Perseus 3S 14mm

The strength of the Ben Johns Perseus 3S 14mm pickleball paddle lies within JOOLA's improved Propulsion Core technology, giving this paddle a flawless blend of power and control. Perseus 3S 14mm has been performance tested by our top pros to design a paddle stable enough to allow for precise shot placement and masterful handling, giving you complete confidence inside the court lines. This paddle returns with the perfectly engineered larger sweet spot and Charged Carbon Surface of previous models, but now with a focus on solidity to ensure more consistent play. Every 3S paddle adheres to the official performance standards of pickleball and each paddle is UPA-A certified, empowering you to unleash your full potential.

JOOLA 3S Perseus 16mm

The JOOLA 3S Perseus 16mm is the official performance-designed paddle for world number 1 Ben Johns. Built with a focus on solidity, 3S paddles were engineered to play the same every time you take the court. The enhanced stability in each paddle allows for precise shot placement and improved handling. Feel the confidence to dominate every rally with an improved core, combined with Propulsion Core technology to deliver the perfect blend of power and control. 3S technology enhances the Perseus’ signature sweet spot and Charged Carbon Surface to deliver exceptional energy return. The JOOLA 3S paddle line adheres to the official performance standards of pickleball and is UPA-A certified, empowering you to unleash your full potential.

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