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Franklin Ben Johns Signature
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Franklin Ben Johns Signature

💰 $79-$99 ⚖️ 7.5-8.0 oz 📐 Standard 📊 3 reviews

Affordable signature paddle with MaxGrit surface technology. Great entry point for intermediate players.

Core
Polypropylene
Face
Carbon Fiber (MaxGrit)
Weight
7.5-8.0 oz
Shape
Standard

Aggregate Scores

7.5 overall
average
🌀 Spin
7.6
💪 Power
7.2
💥 Pop
7.2
🎯 Control
8.1
✋ Feel
7.6

Based on 3 reviewers

Reviewer Breakdown

Adam Stone

Adam Stone

Pickleball Studio
Best Value
7.7
🌀 Spin
7.8
💪 Power
7.5
💥 Pop
7.5
🎯 Control
8.0
✋ Feel
7.8
Pros
  • Incredible value
  • Good all-around performance
  • MaxGrit adds real spin
Cons
  • Not as refined as premium paddles
  • Durability concerns over time
"At under $100, this paddle punches way above its weight class. Best value in pickleball right now."
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John Kew

John Kew

John Kew
Budget Champion
7.5
🌀 Spin
7.5
💪 Power
7.2
💥 Pop
7.0
🎯 Control
8.2
✋ Feel
7.5
Pros
  • Best paddle under $100
  • Solid construction
  • Good for learning
Cons
  • Won't match $200+ paddles
  • Edge guard quality
"For the price, you can't beat it. Perfect for players who want quality without breaking the bank."
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Pickleball Effect

Pickleball Effect

Pickleball Effect
Best Budget Pick
7.4
🌀 Spin
7.5
💪 Power
7.0
💥 Pop
7.2
🎯 Control
8.0
✋ Feel
7.5
Pros
  • Price-to-performance leader
  • Respectable spin numbers
  • Good weight distribution
Cons
  • Face wears faster
  • Less consistent batch-to-batch
"Our data shows it competes with paddles twice its price in control metrics. Power and spin lag behind premium options, as expected."
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