Mach 2 14mm vs. Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16

paddle imageMach 2 14mm
paddle imageBen Johns Perseus CFS 16

Brand

VolairSee all paddles
JoolaSee all paddles

Price

$139.99|
$249.95|

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

--2023

Length

15.8816.5

Width

8.127.5

Core Thickness

1416

Core Material

Polypropylene HoneycombReactive Honeycomb

Facing Material

Toray T700 Carbon Fiber Carbon Friction + Carbon Charged

Weight (Low-High)

7.8 - 7.88 - 8

Handle Length

5.54.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.254.25

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Volair

Volair

2022

Austin, TX

15 paddles

Volair is one of our favorite paddle brands

The Mach 1 FORZA is at a good price point for a thermoformed paddle. If you prefer elongated, they've got the Mach 2 FORZA. These feel like similar paddles to the Six Zero DBD. Both great paddles & at similar price points.

Compare all 15 Volair paddles
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.

Compare all 25 Joola paddles

FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 is more expensive ($249.95) than Mach 2 14mm ($139.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater core thickness (16 mm) than Mach 2 14mm (14 mm). Conversely, a thinner core tends to provide more power and speed, suitable for players emphasizing a more aggressive playstyle.

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Mach 2 14mm (15.88 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Mach 2 14mm has a greater width (8.12 inches) than Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 has a greater weight (8 oz) than Mach 2 14mm (7.8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Mach 2 14mm has a greater handle length (5.5 inches) than Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16 (4.5 inches).

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