Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm
$56.36
About the Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm
Discontinued by Franklin after Ben Johns signed with JOOLA on April 1, 2022.
Listed play style: power.
Where to buy: Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $56.36 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
13mm core, fiberglass with MaxGrit face. Pop on demand without giving up the soft game. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 2.9 / 10
- Hand speed
- 9.4 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 1.7 / 10
- Spin
- 1.4 / 10
Bottom 24% of catalog on power
Top 10% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
Bottom 13% of catalog on touch
Bottom 9% of catalog on spin
The Franklin Ben Johns Signature 13mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Ben Johns Signature 13mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.75 oz (midpoint of 7.5–8 oz) | lighter than 88% (6% same) | 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 31% (69% same) | 16 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.6 in | longer than 60% (13% same) | 15 other 13 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within Franklin | 7.75 oz | 4th lightest (tied) | 12 paddles from Franklin |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Franklin Sports Ben Johns Signature Model”. Date added on the list: Aug 15, 2019.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
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