Perseus 3S 14mm
This paddle delivers top 9% power (58.2 MPH), crisp 14mm feel, 79th percentile spin (2141 RPM) — a power option in an elongated shape.
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Specs & Lab Data
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Find Your Perfect MatchPros
- +Elite power — 58.2 MPH puts it in the top 9% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Exceptional pop at 37.4 MPH — top 9% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
- +Good spin generation at 2141 RPM (79th percentile)
- +Heavy swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) delivers extra momentum and plow-through on drives
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Firepower High tier — high firepower rewards players who can control the extra pace
58.2 MPH drive speed (top 9%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games
Swing weight of 120 (83rd percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Swing weight of 120 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Data sources
Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.