FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm vs Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm

    FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Three layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber face

    FLiK Pickleball

    F3 Triple Core 16mm

    $140

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    Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass with MaxGrit face

    Franklin

    Ben Johns Signature 16mm

    $64.85

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mmFranklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm
    Power — Franklin +5.1
    4.5 vs 9.6
    Hand speed — FLiK Pickleball +3.5
    6.5 vs 3.0
    Forgiveness — FLiK Pickleball +1.7
    6.6 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — FLiK Pickleball +8.0
    9.7 vs 1.7

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm is the value pick at $64.85. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm is the premium option at $140 — you're paying for the carbon-fiber face. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm is easier to

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8 oz7.9–8.3 oz

    Shape

    HybridElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Triple foam core - three concentric rings of foam from center to edges (proprietary 'Triple Core' construction)Polypropylene

    Face material

    Three layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiberFiberglass with MaxGrit

    Handle length

    —5.6"

    Price

    $140$64.85

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm 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
    • Face material. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm lists its face as Three layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm lists Fiberglass with MaxGrit. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm lists its core as Triple foam core; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm lists Polypropylene. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    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

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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