FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm vs Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm
FLiK Pickleball
F3 Triple Core 16mm
$140
8–8 oz · 16mm core · Hybrid
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Franklin
Ben Johns Signature 16mm
$64.85
7.9–8.3 oz · 16mm core · Elongated
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Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm vs Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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Find my paddleThe value vs. premium matchup
Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm is the value pick at $64.85. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm is the premium option at $140 — you're paying for the carbon-fiber face.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm | Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8–8 oz | 7.9–8.3 oz |
| Shape | Hybrid | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Triple foam core - three concentric rings of foam from center to edges (proprietary 'Triple Core' construction) | Polypropylene |
| Face material | Three layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber | Fiberglass with MaxGrit |
| Handle length | — | 5.6" |
| Price | $140 | $64.85 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm is listed at 8 oz; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm at 7.9–8.3 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm lists its face as Three layers of raw Toray T700 carbon fiber; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm lists Fiberglass with MaxGrit. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm lists its core as Triple foam core; Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm lists Polypropylene. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the fiberglass face emphasizes pop over spin.
Playing style: power, spin
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the FLiK Pickleball F3 Triple Core 16mm if…
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
Pick the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 16mm if…
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
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