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Main split: Fast hands-leaning (Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want fast hands, start with Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle (lighter weight).

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Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle
Fast hands-leaning
Black Opal

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Key differences

  • Weight: Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle is lighter by 10g (7.8 oz (221 g) vs 8.1 oz (231 g)) — tends to feel quicker in hand battles.
  • Length: Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle is longer by 5mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16.3 in (414 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Face material: Carbon Fiber vs Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle – 14mm
Price$340
Weight7.8 oz
Thickness14 mm
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Black Opal – 14mm
Price$350
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness14 mm
CoreG4 Aerospace Solid Foam Core

These paddles differ in price, weight, dimensions and materials.

Price:$340 – $350
Weight:7.8 – 8.1 oz
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Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle – 14mm
$339.95
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00
Maximum priceDifferent
Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle – 14mm
$339.95
Black Opal – 14mm
$350.00

Weight

WeightDifferent
0.4 oz range
Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle – 14mm
7.8 oz (221 g)
Black Opal – 14mm
8.1 oz (231 g)

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle – 14mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
Black Opal – 14mm
16.3 in (414 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Ben Johns Perseus 3S Pickleball Paddle – 14mm
Carbon Fiber
Black Opal – 14mm
Diamon Tough Raw Carbon Fiber
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material