Paddle Comparison
Head Radical vs Joola 3S Dual Perseus
A side-by-side spec, value, and use-case comparison of two of the most-searched pickleball paddles. Below: the attributes each paddle wins, a full spec table, and a clear recommendation for who should buy which.
Who wins on what
Power
Head Radical
Higher Swing Weight (power) (118.67 vs 116.56, +2.11)
Hand Speed
Joola 3S Dual Perseus
Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (118.67 vs 116.56)
Sweet Spot / Forgiveness
Head Radical
Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.46 vs 6.1, +0.36)
Value
Head Radical
Lower effective price ($169.15 vs $169.96, with PLAYBOOK)
Side-by-side specs
Brand
Model
Shape
Thickness
Weight
Swing Weight
Twist Weight
Play Style
Retail Price
Discount
Effective Price
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Which paddle should you buy?
Pick the Head Radical if…
- You want more power — SW 118.67 is 2.11 points higher.
- You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.46 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
- Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.
Pick the Joola 3S Dual Perseus if…
- You want faster hands — lower SW (116.56 vs 118.67) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
- Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.
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