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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

Joola 3S Dual Perseus

Higher Swing Weight (power) (113.83 vs 116.56, +2.73)

Hand Speed

Head Radical

Lower Swing Weight (hand speed) (113.83 vs 116.56)

Sweet Spot / Forgiveness

Head Radical

Higher Twist Weight (forgiveness) (6.83 vs 6.1, +0.73)

Value

Head Radical

Lower effective price ($169.15 vs $169.96, with PLAYBOOK)

Side-by-side specs

Brand

Head
Joola

Model

Radical
3S Dual Perseus

Shape

Widebody
Elongated

Thickness

15mm
16mm

Weight

8.3 oz
8.2 oz

Swing Weight

113.83
116.56

Twist Weight

6.83
6.1

Play Style

control
power

Retail Price

$199.00
$199.95

Discount

15% (PLAYBOOK)
15% (PLAYBOOK)

Effective Price

$169.15
$169.96

Head

Radical

$169.15 (was $199.00)

Joola

3S Dual Perseus

$169.96 (was $199.95)

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Which paddle should you buy?

Pick the Head Radical if…

  • You want faster hands — lower SW (113.83 vs 116.56) means quicker maneuvering at the kitchen.
  • You want a bigger sweet spot — TW 6.83 is more forgiving on off-center hits.
  • Your game leans control — this is tuned for that style.
  • You prefer the widebody shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the elongated.

Pick the Joola 3S Dual Perseus if…

  • You want more power — SW 116.56 is 2.73 points higher.
  • Your game leans power — this is tuned for that style.
  • You prefer the elongated shape — different feel/reach/sweet-spot profile from the widebody.

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