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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 | Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro | Franklin Signature Carbon STR |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 74.7/100 | 79.8/100 |
| MSRP | $60 | $110 |
| Best tracked price | $60 | $110 |
| Weight | 7.7 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 104 | 110 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 5.6 | 6 |
| Core | 13 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Surface | Textured fiberglass | Raw carbon |
| Handle | 4.9 in | 5 in |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro
- Tracked range
- $60 – $62
- Typical (median)
- $61
- All-time low
- $60
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
- Tracked range
- $110 – $114
- Typical (median)
- $112
- All-time low
- $110
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Paddle DNA™
- Power7076
- Control7883
- Spin6680
- Forgiveness8485
- Sweet spot8686
- Stability7278
- Maneuverability8682
- Pop7476
- Touch7279
- Consistency7681
- Swing weight4654
- Twist weight6472
- Launch angle6963
- Plow through5464
- Softness7882
Bars listed in the order Franklin Ben Johns Signature Pro · Franklin Signature Carbon STR
Verdicts
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.
Franklin Signature Carbon STR
Franklin's most credible performance paddle to date. It will not win a spin shootout, but the balance and build quality are honest for the money.