Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm vs Harrow Summit XP

    Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm 7.5oz 13mm pickleball paddle — Fiberglass with MaxGrit face

    Franklin

    Ben Johns Signature 13mm

    $56.36

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    Harrow Summit XP 7.8oz 13mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    Harrow

    Summit XP

    $149

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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.

    Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mmHarrow Summit XP
    Power — Franklin +1.2
    4.1 vs 2.9
    Hand speed — Franklin +3.0
    9.5 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — Harrow +5.1
    4.9 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    2.0 vs 2.0
    Spin — Harrow +2.7
    1.7 vs 4.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is the value pick at $56.36. Harrow Summit XP is the premium option at $149 — you're paying for the carbon-fiber face. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Harrow Summit XP is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.5–8 oz7.8–8.2 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedWidebody

    Core thickness

    13mm13mm

    Core material

    PolypropyleneDA Neucore polymer honeycomb

    Face material

    Fiberglass with MaxGritCarbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.6"5.25"

    Price

    $56.36$149

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is listed at 7.5–8 oz; Harrow Summit XP at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm measures 16.5" × 7.5"; Harrow Summit XP measures 15.88" × 8" (elongated vs widebody). The Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is 0.63" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm has a 5.6" handle; Harrow Summit XP has a 5.25" handle, so the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm handle is 0.35" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm lists its face as Fiberglass with MaxGrit; Harrow Summit XP lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm lists its core as Polypropylene; Harrow Summit XP lists DA Neucore polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm

    Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.

    Playing style: power

    Harrow Summit XP

    Best for advanced power players (4.0+) who can manage a hot face who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 13mm core delivers high pop with a tighter touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, all-around

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm if…

    • ✓you want a quick, hands-first paddle
    • ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Harrow Summit XP if…

    • ✓you want a hot face for put-aways
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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