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Buy the Franklin Signature if you play singles or want maximum spin; the JOOLA Scorpeus suits doubles and all-round players.
Two genuinely premium pickleball paddles at near-identical prices — this comes down to feel preference.
The Franklin Signature at £140-160 has the confirmed specs: 215-225g, elongated shape, polypropylene honeycomb core, carbon fibre face with MaxGrit texture, 16mm thick, 4 1/4 inch grip. The elongated shape adds reach and power on smashes; MaxGrit grabs the ball for genuine spin.
The JOOLA Scorpeus CFS 16 at £140 is JOOLA's mid-premium offering. The CFS 16 designation typically denotes a 16mm carbon-fibre-surfaced paddle in JOOLA's modern lineup.
For singles play and aggressive baseliners, the Franklin's elongated shape gives you the reach advantage. For doubles and net play, JOOLA's typically more rounded shapes offer a bigger sweetspot.
Match the paddle to your game style. The Franklin is the proven spin tool with MaxGrit; the Scorpeus is the safer all-round option. At £140 either way, no wrong answer if you pick by use case.
Hand-written editorial — not auto-generated. By Gary, RacketRise.
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| Category | Pickleball Paddles | Pickleball Paddles |
| Sport | Pickleball | Pickleball |
| Skill Level | Advanced | Intermediate |
| Weight | 215-225g | — |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Surface | Carbon fibre with MaxGrit | Carbon Friction Surface |
| Grip Size | 4 1/4" | — |
| Core Thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
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The main differences are: Shape: Franklin Signature has Elongated vs Standard. Core: Franklin Signature has Polypropylene honeycomb vs Polymer honeycomb. Surface: Franklin Signature has Carbon fibre with MaxGrit vs Carbon Friction Surface. Overall, the Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle is best for advanced players while the JOOLA Scorpeus CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle suits intermediate players.
Neither is specifically designed for beginners — the Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle suits advanced players and the JOOLA Scorpeus CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle suits intermediate players. Beginners may find both challenging.
The Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle (£140-160) costs more than the JOOLA Scorpeus CFS 16 Pickleball Paddle (£140). Whether the premium is worth it depends on your skill level — if you are advanced players, the extra investment in the Franklin Signature Pickleball Paddle can pay off.