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Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pickleball Paddle vs Selkirk Amped S2

Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pickleball Paddle

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Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pickleball Paddle

9 reviews

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Selkirk Amped S2

Selkirk Amped S2

35 reviews

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For the Two-Handed Backhand

Consumer Reports · Best Pickleball Paddles

Great for a budget paddle
Good quality
Balanced feel
Arrived when expected

Great for power and spin
Good touch to soften up hard balls
Plenty of pop
Consistent
Doesn't seem to be better than other more modestly priced racquets

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Balance

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Review of the Ben Johns Franklin Pickleball paddle with and without Lead tape

I just had enough lead to go to right here and I notice When they were doing a speed check on all the paddles the paddles that had lead on them They w...

Positive

Paddle Decision: Carbon 2 16MM, Pursuit MX 6.0, Selkirk Vanguard Invikta, or Gearbox CX14?

But no face texture, and dead spots made this a retired paddle in my bag after getting the Amped S2. Selkriks aren't my thing.

Negative

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Weight

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Franklin Signature Paddle Review!!

I would say this paddle is great for beginners, just because of the price point, it's good for intermediate all the way up to pro play, obviously seve...

Positive

I am new to the game and did a lot of e search on line before I bought this paddle. Couldnt be happier! Just love the weight and feel. Handle is perfect! Saw the difference in playing the first time i used it!

Material

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Franklin Ben Johns Signature Paddle Review

Let's get going! So let's start with the specs of this paddle. Just like the other two signature paddles by Franklin Sports, the weight ranges from 7....

Positive

Paddle recommendations for former tennis player

Here is more about [two handed backhand for former tennis player.

Positive

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Durability

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Franklin Ben Johns Signature Paddle Review!

But I like it, it's a great paddle. And it doesn't break around the sides yet. And I've hit it on the ground a couple times accidentally. So it's dura...

Positive

I am a 3.5 and play 2-3 times a week, this paddle only lasted 4 months. If you’re not a hard hitter this may last a little longer but very disappointed in the durability.

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