JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 vs NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature)

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

    JOOLA

    Magnus 3S 14

    $99.95

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    NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) 8oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Textured T700 raw carbon fiber face

    NOX

    X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature)

    $209

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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.

    JOOLA Magnus 3S 14NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature)
    Power — NOX +2.8
    6.4 vs 9.2
    Hand speed — JOOLA +4.2
    8.4 vs 4.2
    Forgiveness — even
    4.9 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    4.5 vs 4.5
    Spin — NOX +3.6
    6.4 vs 10.0

    The value vs. premium matchup

    JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 is the value pick at $99.95. NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) is the premium option at $209 — you're paying for the Textured T700 raw carbon fiber.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.7–8.1 oz8–8.2 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedElongated

    Core thickness

    14mm14mm

    Core material

    Propulsion Core polymer honeycombGen 4 X-FOAM (vibration-dampening foam core)

    Face material

    Charged Carbon fiberTextured T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5"5.65"

    Price

    $99.95$209

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 is listed at 7.7–8.1 oz; NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) at 8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 is 0.3 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Handle length. JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 has a 5" handle; NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) has a 5.65" handle, so the NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) handle is 0.65" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 lists its face as Charged Carbon fiber; NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) lists Textured T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 lists its core as Propulsion Core polymer honeycomb; NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) lists Gen 4 X-FOAM. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    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

    NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature)

    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 raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the JOOLA Magnus 3S 14 if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the NOX X-FOAM Goldin 14mm (Grayson Goldin Signature) if…

    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
    • ✓you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
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