Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 14

    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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    JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 7.7oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Charged Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Magnus 3S 14

    $99.95

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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 13mmJOOLA Magnus 3S 14
    Power — JOOLA +2.3
    4.1 vs 6.4
    Hand speed — Franklin +1.1
    9.5 vs 8.4
    Forgiveness — even
    4.9 vs 4.9
    Touch — JOOLA +2.5
    2.0 vs 4.5
    Spin — JOOLA +4.7
    1.7 vs 6.4

    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price. Carbon fiber face on JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 favors consistency; fiberglass/composite on Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm adds pop out of the box.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.5–8 oz7.7–8.1 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedElongated

    Core thickness

    13mm14mm

    Core material

    PolypropylenePropulsion Core polymer honeycomb

    Face material

    Fiberglass with MaxGritCharged Carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.6"5"

    Price

    $56.36$99.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is listed at 7.5–8 oz; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 at 7.7–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm has a 13mm core; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 has a 14mm core, so the JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 core is 1mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Handle length. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm has a 5.6" handle; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 has a 5" handle, so the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm handle is 0.6" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm lists its face as Fiberglass with MaxGrit; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 lists Charged Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm lists its core as Polypropylene; JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 lists Propulsion Core 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

    JOOLA Magnus 3S 14

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    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 JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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