Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber vs Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Reach vs. maneuverability
The Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber's 12.7mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Engage Pursuit
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber | Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Standard | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 12.7mm | 16mm |
| Core material | — | Polypropylene |
| Face material | Raw Carbon Fiber with Next Generation Inner Application Layer | Fiberglass with MaxGrit |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.6" |
| Price | $103.99 | $64.85 |
Weight
Shape
Core thickness
Core material
Face material
Handle length
Price
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber is listed at 8 oz; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core thickness. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber has a 12.7mm core; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm has a 16mm core, so the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm core is 3.3mm thicker. What core thickness changes
- Length and width. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber measures 16" × 8"; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm measures 16.5" × 7.3" (standard vs elongated). The Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm is 0.5" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
- Handle length. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber has a 5" handle; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm has a 5.6" handle, so the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm handle is 0.6" longer. What grip length changes
- Face material. Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber lists its face as Raw Carbon Fiber with Next Generation Inner Application…; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm lists Fiberglass with MaxGrit. Paddle face materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber
Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 12.7mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: all-court
Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber if…
- ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
Pick the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
More matchups with the Engage Pursuit Pro EX 12.7 Raw Carbon Fiber
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