Joola Perseus 3 Ben Johns 16mm Review
This paddle delivers top 2% power (59.9 MPH), top 0% spin (2487 RPM) — a versatile option.
Price: $280. Swing weight: 119. Twist weight: 6.08. Weight: 8 oz. Power: 59.9 MPH. Spin: 2487 RPM. Face: Composite.
Pros
- Elite power — 59.9 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- Outstanding spin at 2487 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
Cons
- Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Power Players: 59.9 MPH drive speed (top 2%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
- Spin-Heavy Players: 2487 RPM (top 0%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Joola
Perseus 3 Ben Johns 16mm
This paddle delivers top 2% power (59.9 MPH), top 0% spin (2487 RPM) — a versatile option.
Composite
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
119
Twist Weight
6.08
Weight
8 oz
Power
59.9 MPH
Pop
38.1 MPH
Spin
2487 RPM
Balance
242mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Pros
- +Elite power — 59.9 MPH puts it in the top 2% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 38.1 MPH — top 4% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Outstanding spin at 2487 RPM — top 0% for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1987)
Cons
- −Premium price at $280 — more expensive than 92% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Power Players
59.9 MPH drive speed (top 2%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Spin-Heavy Players
2487 RPM (top 0%) for kicking serves, heavy thirds, and roll volleys
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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