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Franklin Signature Series 16mm (Ben Johns) pickleball paddle

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Franklin

Signature Series 16mm (Ben Johns) Franklin

Pickleball· Signature

RR ScoreUpdated on 10/02/2026
Version · 9 optionsSignature Series 16mm (Ben Johns)Change

The Franklin Signature is the paddle Ben Johns used before moving to JOOLA and remains a very popular entry-level option. The 16 mm version has a fiberglass face with MaxGrit texture, a honeycomb polypropylene core, and an elongated 16.5 x 7.5 inch shape. The handle is long, at 5.6 inches, the grip is thick, at 4.5 inches, and the average weight is 8.1 oz. It plays with plenty of control and touch, with good stability for resets.

Key specs

Full specs
Weight
8.1 oz
Core thickness
16 mm
Face material
Fiberglass
Core
Polypropylene honeycomb
Width
7.5 in
Length
16.5 in

LevelsBeginner, Intermediate

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Strengths and watch-outs

Pros

  • A lot of control and soft touch
  • Long 5.6 in handle
  • Stable for resets and dinks
  • USA Pickleball approval

Cons

  • 4.5 in grip is thick for medium hands
  • Fiberglass generates less spin than carbon
  • Limited power for advanced players
Ideal for
Beginner or intermediate player who wants a stable, control-oriented paddle, with a long handle and thick grip.
Levels
Beginner, Intermediate

Specs

Construction
Face materialFiberglassMedium confidence
CorePolypropylene honeycombMedium confidence
Core thickness16 mmMedium confidence
Edge protectionYesMedium confidence
ThermoformedNo dataMedium confidence
USA Pickleball approvedYesMedium confidence
Dimensions
Weight8.1 oz7.9 to 8.3 ozMedium confidence
Width7.5 inMedium confidence
Length16.5 inMedium confidence
Grip length5.6 inMedium confidence
Grip circumference4.5 inMedium confidence
ShapeElongatedMedium confidence

How the RR Score was calculated

CriterionWeightScore
Specs65%57
Approval from players35%65

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