Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 vs. 505

Brand

Price

$249.95|Click for an updated price
$141.71|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

2023--

Length

16.516.375

Width

7.57.375

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Reactive HoneycombNeuCore Polypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Carbon Friction + Carbon ChargedTextured Carbon Fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8 - 87.6 - 7.6

Handle Length

4.55.25

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

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Joola

Joola

2022 (to pickleball)

Germany / Rockville, MD

25 paddles

Joola is one of our favorite paddle brands

I'm a big fan of the Collin Johns Scorpeus and the Hyperion CFS 16 was one of, if not the best paddle on the market for quite some time. A lot of pros use Joola and for good reason. They're good paddles.

Times are changing though. Honestly, you don't need to spend Joola prices (^$200) to get a really good paddle. See brands like SixZero or VaticPro.

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Gamma

Gamma

1974

Pittsburgh, PA

14 paddles

GAMMA Sports, founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Ferrari, is committed to revolutionizing athletic performance through innovation. Starting with the breakthrough GAMMA Gut string, they continue to lead in tennis and pickleball technology. Based in Pittsburgh, GAMMA focuses on empowering athletes with cutting-edge products and embraces the "Never Stop Playing" ethos, supporting community initiatives that inspire and create positive change on and off the court.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 is more expensive ($249.95) than 505 ($141.71).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 and 505 have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than 505 (16.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater width (7.5 inches) than 505 (7.375 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater weight (8 oz) than 505 (7.6 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    505 has a greater handle length (5.25 inches) than Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 (4.5 inches).

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