JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
$279.99
About the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Tyson McGuffin signature paddle, NFC authentication chip, aggressive power/drive focused.
Listed play style: power, spin.
Where to buy: authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| JustPaddles | $279.99 | Check retailer | Buy on JustPaddles (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Charged Carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 9.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 2.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Top 13% of catalog on power
Bottom 25% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 in our database
Its handle length (5 in) is shorter than 97% of the 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles in our database.
Where it sits
| Spec | Magnus 3S 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8.3 oz) | heavier than 67% (19% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5 in | shorter than 97% (3% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within JOOLA | 8.1 oz | 3rd heaviest (tied) | 32 paddles from JOOLA |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Joola Magnus 3S 16mm” (model M16G3M). Date added on the list: Oct 29, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 3 16: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $20 more
JOOLA Graf Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $20 more
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $20 more · side by side
