Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Engage Encore Pro EX | Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 80.9/100 | 74.7/100 |
| MSRP | $130 | $60 |
| Best tracked price | $130 | $60 |
| Weight | 7.8 oz | 7.7 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 105 | 104 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 13 mm |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Surface | Fiberglass composite | Textured fiberglass |
| Handle | 5 in | 4.9 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Engage Encore Pro EX
- Tracked range
- $130 – $135
- Typical (median)
- $132.50
- All-time low
- $130
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
- Tracked range
- $60 – $62
- Typical (median)
- $61
- All-time low
- $60
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7070
- Control8878
- Spin7466
- Forgiveness8984
- Sweet spot9086
- Stability8072
- Maneuverability8486
- Pop6674
- Touch8672
- Consistency8576
- Swing weight5046
- Twist weight7464
- Launch angle6869
- Plow through6054
- Softness9078
Bars listed in the order Engage Encore Pro EX · Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
Verdicts
Engage Encore Pro EX
A soft, light, extremely forgiving paddle that has quietly become the default recommendation for players over 60.
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
A starter paddle with a famous name on it. Perfectly serviceable for the first few months of play, and easy to hand down once you upgrade.