Joola Ben Johns Perseus Review 

Liked the simple prototype design better imo

Probably last time Chris gets invited out to a paddle premiere Lol.

Great review as always. Buzz words a plenty in the product description. Swing weight adjustments will be the next merchandising angle. You put so much into this content. Next level. 5.0+ review

Thank you for the honest review! I play with the 16mm Hyperion ( which is being sent back on a warranty claim at the moment) but I am looking at DBD now vs jumping on the Perseus.

Edit: I forgot to add a section in my review on some small history of thermoforming. Everyone has been convinced Joola is copying all of the new competitors, but the original Hyperion was actually thermoformed as well (it just didn't extend into the handle). You can refer to my blog post here where I explain it more: pickleballstudio.com/blog/joola-ben-johns-perseus-review

You guys always provide great content. And you guys are very humble which I appreciate.

“Perseus is an evolution, not a revolution.” Well said. Another truthful review. Found the comparisons and mentions of other paddles helpful.

Love your inclusion of swing weight...that definitely is more important than overall static weight. Great review!

Another thoughtful and honest review! I actually talked to another RU-vidr at the Atlanta PPA and he actually said he can't do the same type reviews that Chris does because he works with some of the other brands that Chris will just flat out say aren't very good. I too was a long time Hyperion user and just got the Six Zero DBD, and it is amazing! The only thermoformed paddle I've tried to date that has anywhere near a similar feel and sweet spot. I will eventually try the Perseus, but my hopes aren't too high that it will be better than the DBD. Keep brining the honest reviews Chris, it's what you're known for!

Thank you for your time and posting. Also, showing games is a lot of fun.

Picked up a Perseus 14mm Pre-owned on ebay, like new and added an over grip and lead tape at 9 and 3 o clock positions. It plays great! Amazing value being less than half the retail price.

I’m glad I didn’t wait for this @$250 plus!!!!! Pulled trigger on a Vatic Pro Flash 16mm and never had so much fun with a paddle. With discount code got that thing for $130. This is a guy coming from a Hyperion 16mm.

great review and appreciate the honesty! kind of expected joola would play a bit of catch-up to thermos, while charging a lot more , but not really offering a lot more

Love the honest feed back!!!

I watched around the :51 second mark over 28x. In fact, it's become the video on my screen saver. Yes thats a real thing. I just watch you over and over on repeat. Amazing.

I wonder if it would be worth stating the swingweight post-lead tape after you tune it to get a more uniform response across the face? Not necessarily your personal optimum weighting. I recall swinging a Swift - it had a lower SW but wasn't as stable as a standard Hyperion. By the time I leaded up the Swift, its SW felt about the same as the standard Hyperion I liked. I suppose the question is, was the Swift the better option to have the customization opportunity?

Great and honest review. Mad respect!

Hard pass @ $250. 💵💵💵 Really enjoying my Ronbus R1 Pulsar. 👍

Thanks for the honest review, that's why we watch and listen 👍Great, great job 👍

Love the honesty. Thanks for your advice. What racket do you use or recommend in the $200 range?

I replaced my Hyperion with a 6.0 black diamond! Once I got used to the difference in feel and broke the 6.0 in I would have to say it's better paddle than the Hyperion. I definitely get more spin and can drive the ball much more effectively!!

Hi Chris- could you briefly describe the main difference between the Perseus 16mm and Selkirk 003 invikta? I have been playing with the 003 for about 2 months now and really like the control and soft game but starting to think I need more power. Thanks and keep up the great work!

I have 2 Hyperion, I find this paddle a smooth ride. Nothing resets better. I have it dialed in at 10 oz , I placed all the weight on the handle. This changes the balance of the paddle making it more head light. At this weight the plow through is amazing, easy power, and because the weight is in the handle it is very maneuverable. Never had a problem with them breaking. Hopefully the Hyperion drops in price so I can get a couple more 😂 nice review thanks 😊

Great, honest review. At $250, somebody has to pay for Ben and Colin endorsing its paddles!

$150, legacy pro is ideal price for me. Two questions in mind after watching your review - 1) Why would they drop the rounded head shape and go back to the traditional one? Some feel rounded head would allow faster swing. 2) Wouldn't the texture in the center reduce the grit? I noticed legacy pro and carbon try to avoid any texture print on the center and they do provide excellent friction. Thanks!

Good review. Impressive that they got the swing weight down as much as they did for an elongated, thermoformed, edge foamed paddle. Although you should fix the swing weight value for the 16mm Perseus on your paddle stats page cause right now it's showing 16. What would that even feel like? =)

Thank you for the review!

I recently went to a SixZero DBD and an really loving the feel, and the price point. I am going to also try the Ronbus Pulsar R1 for comparison as it took some time to get the DBD and I always have two in the bag :) I really feel like some paddles are way overpriced in some cases compared to others of the same tech/manf process and performance. Thanks for the review...

For high value, you should try out the Rogue 2 Players Carbon paddle (with weight added). I have three of them and can attest that I don’t lack for power, spin, or control. All for $130! Worth a report, maybe?

Solid review, super fair 👏🏼

This paddle is what I expected it to be. I think the bigger news that no one is talking about is that Ben signed a life time deal with Joola. This is the first life time deal, and is huge for pickleball.

$250......I'm out, way better options for less money. Thanks for being honest in your review.

A slightly different take on delamination and paddles that do this. We all know that spin decreases over time as the carbon surface wears. Give me a good warranty (6 months or more) and a paddle that delaminates and I get to send it back for a new paddle with brand new spin. Just be sure to have an extra or that week turnaround on the warranty replacement.

Do you have a running list of your current top paddles?

Bud, we need to get you a travel steamer for that shirt ha ha. Love the honesty.

I Own both the Legacy and Vatic 7. Legacy is the king of top spin. I found the Vatic low on power and muted. My serves are also short. I have to put much more power into my shots. That said, Legacy is not a paddle for beginners. If you hit flat the ball will fly. Also, Legacy has a larger sweet spot. I expected more from my Vatic 7. But I will try adding weight.

Can you do a review for the master athletics P2XL paddle?

Sounds like I may stick with my SixZero. Do you personally add led to your SixZero?

What do you think about the more flared shape vs the standard rectangular shape in general? Doesn't make much of a difference?

Hey Chris we need a CRBN 3x review! 🙏🏽

Sounds like a good paddle but I'll still playing with my CRBN 1X 16mm and Selkirk Invikta Vanguard Power Air.

How are you testing spin rate, or is this from the manufacturer?

Best paddle reviews on the internet!

Great review overall. concerning the cost as a con ---I remember when indoor pickleball at YMCAs was $3 pp for 3 hours of play. When indoor tennis clubs began having PB and the cost went up to $7pp (now its $10)for 2 hrs there was a lot of complaining about the cost being too high. And there is a lot of price complaining here!. The cost variations are not that great. 10%.off = $225. just because your paddle costs $25-50 less means very little over the course of paddle life and whether it works for your game. But of course YOUR cheaper paddle is better...for sure.

Are any of the ProDrive Paddles foam injected?

Great review!

Worth switching from the Engage Pursuit EX Graphite?

Detailed, great review as always 👍 Now the question: what does it mean that paddle is “poppy”?

Amazing video! Any plans on reviewing the bread and butter filth?

Great review Chris! I'm wondering if they added less edge foam in the perimeter or one that weighs less which may contribute to why the swing weight is lower and you found the sweet spot to be smaller.

Great review! 👌🏽

For those who likes a lighter paddle for hands battles, do you recommend only two lead strips ~0.2oz at the 4 and 8 o clock position and not put on the additional two strips at 3 and 9 o clock?

Thanks for your candidate review 👍🏻👍🏻

What's the best for spin?

When is sweet spot going to have a way to quality area?

What brand of lead tape do you use?

Great review again Chris. Discount code for Legacy Pro brings it in at about $130. Surprised it’s not one you recommend as an alternative given your prior outstanding review. For me it’s head and shoulders above any big name brands at a fraction of the cost. I have 3 and no delam after 5 months of play 3-4 times a week. Also have the LP pro S which is excellent IMO. Thx again for transparent review of the Persius.

Awesome video. You pick that US Open shirt right out of the hamper?😅

Chris, is your spreadsheet on paddle spin rates available?

The weapon I needed to propel me from 6.52 to 7.5+ DUPR 😏

Where did you add lead tape on the paddle?

Love your videos

At the price point how can anyone choose one of these over a Legacy Pro??

Solid video!

Usually agree with most of what Chris says on paddles we have both tried. On this one - like the ronbus when he originally said it was similar to CRBN 1x- he and I have to disagree. The Perseus is a 100 percent absolute winner. First who is it not for. It’s not for people who love hot paddles and maybe this is why Chris didn’t like it as much because he generally likes hotter paddles. Maybe he also got a bad prototype bc this thing doesn’t have a small sweet spot. It’s a little dead on bottom 20 percent as are practically every paddle. After 3 days and 9 hours I can’t say anything negative about the sweet spot because it’s not a thing anyone I’ve played with or that’s borrowed it has noticed. The resets he talked about with scorpeus I find easier with the Perseus. Dinks. Touch. Drops easy peasy. I’ve had one or two friends like the scorpeus and can really reset it. I found the 14mm scorpeus a little too reboundy or poppy for me. The Perseus was spot on. It’s super light if coming from Hyperion but if liked Hyperion you’ll love it. Mine is 7.8oz. It’s the most controlled of the thermaformed I’ve tried. More so than ronbus pulsar R3P which I really like and is in my bag. Perseus is a control paddle with power def not power with control. The top 10 percent or so appears to be designed for juice as if line it up for the forehand blast or the backhand roll it will deliver a punch from the top of the paddle. But generally in the sweet spot it’s just an easy paddle that you can trust. There’s no second thought or hesitation at hitting a shot because of worry it’s gonna pop up or fly. You do you and the paddle will deliver what you’ve asked of it. Went into a little more than skeptical bc of Chris mixed review but came out the other side thinking I’m glad I took a flyer on it bc it’s staying in the big and is now my number one paddle.

I like how your net is high in the middle. LOL.

Have owned the Vatic Pro R7 for a few weeks now, have played numerous times and the paddle is holding up really well along with texture on the face. Would highly recommend.

Are you planning on talking about the scorpeus too?

Chris, there are things called irons or steamers... Looks like you got that rainbow jersey wet, squeezed it into a ball and then let it dry that way! 😂😂

Why did they do away with the aero-curved shape?

Should’ve kept the clean look of the prototype 😭

Is it just me, or does the Vulcan net looked shorter in the gaps then at the center post?

Favorite quote from video. "Good shot "........ to Ben Johns

My scorpeus core crushed after 1 game….got another and it’s solid.

Great video 👍

Are you into custom keyboards? What’s on your desk? Looks nice.

Great review and really great content. - T Mo

Where did you get the 3.5 at best T shirt?

I love VATIC!!!!🎉🎉

Seems like Bens paddle got some serious lead wrap.

What brand of lead tape did you use?

Make a review on the crbn 3x plssssss

Should be a perfect paddle at that price point lol

I love spending my money stupidly so Perseus here I come!

Thank you for saving my money.

Was waiting for this video so glad I watched it. Thanks for saving me 250$ my legacy pro I’m sure is much better. Can’t beat the sweet spot/ power/ and spin

Random request. Chris could you possibly test out the new raw carbon variant of the Pro Drive? I’m hoping that it might be an upgraded warrior

I’m excited my dbd should be here in the next 2 weeks

What's up Chris? In your previous review, you said you were going to wear clothing to make it more identifiable to pick you out. Maybe for each review, keep the shirt or hat the same? Anyway love your reviews

Seems to me your comparison between Joola's Perseus and Six Zero's Double Black Diamond is a bit like apples and oranges. The Black Diamond would be a similar design to the Joola Perseus.

Does Ben John’s uses the 16mm or 14mm?

Hmmm I wonder if Ben will have the same attitude about delaminating paddles now 😂

11/10 paddle review 1.7/10 shirt ironing

Joola has to pay for all their legal attacks somehow

brands really riding the PB wave… The small paddle cost almost like a tennis racket… 😂😂😂

Did you happen to notice where Ben Johns puts his lead tape, Chris?

It seems like you need to make your own paddle company 👀

Time to get a new net that doesn’t look like a W with a high point in the middle 😊

What the heck is the skorpius? The non elongated version?

Are we speaking of swing weight at the NVZ. Isn’t important to stress paddle concepts at play levels and location on the court.