Head to head
Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on weight, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Weight
The Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm is 0.3 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.8 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
Both have a 5.6" handle. Grip circumference is 4.5" on the Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm and 4.25" on the JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm.
Face and core
Face: Fiberglass with MaxGrit surface texture (fiberglass) on the Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm, Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm. Core: Polypropylene honeycomb against PP core.
Price
The Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm costs $40 less right now: $60 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $100 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
Warranty
Warranty is 3 months on the Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm and 6-12 months (12 months requires registration) on the JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Franklin Signature Series Fiberglass 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $40 cheaper right now.
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Pick the
JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm
if…
- You prefer a lighter paddle (7.8 oz).
Specs side by side
| Spec | FranklinSignature Series Fiberglass 16mm | JOOLAPerseus Heat Vision 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $60 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $100 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) |
| List price | $100 | $100 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.8 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.6" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.5" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Fiberglass with MaxGrit surface texture (Fiberglass) | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb | PP core |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 months | 6-12 months (12 months requires registration) |
| Sold at | Amazon, JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 13, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.