Ben seems to be in a happier mood for this vid. I think it's a combination of a) having that mega-power 3S paddle and b) him and CJ finally winning a gold after a long drought
Funny how he was so uncomfortable in the intro, but as soon as he started talking about the technical stuff involving the paddle he relaxes and you can tell he's totally into it. Say what you want about Ben, but at the end of the day he just seems like a wholesome dude who actually loves Pickleball.
No, I don’t use the same paddle and setup in singles. I will make another video soon about my singles paddle setup as that has changed recently as well. The 3S breaks in gradually, but not severely.
Hey Ben! Can you do another video on how you set up your gen 2 Perseus for singles? It looks like you have changed your lead setup on it from what you used previously.
Its half a gram per inch. Starts at 8oz and ends up at 8.5oz. 4 strips of 5.5 inches on throat (11 grams) , 2 strips cut in half at 2 inches (2 grams). 13 grams in lead and the other gram is from overgrip/eletrical tape. Before figuring out the math, I assumed he was using 1 gram per inch, but that would be pretty heavy to add 4 strips that long at the bottom.
Thank you Ben for the detailed video. I have a lead tape on each at the bottom and at the side, sometimes I feel my hands are aching. Is it because of too much weight. ?
@@funnyfarmdad9997 Lead tape is to change the balance, shift sweet spot, provide more support on certain shots, and power on some shots. With these placements it’s mainly stability increase. Overgrips are because stock grips get more sweaty and slippery.
Just did the math and it has to be 0.25 gr per inch lead, he uses 24 inchs of tape, that makes about 0.2 OZ, + overgrip and electrical tape goes to 8.5~
I got this paddle a week ago, set up almost the same as this. My paddle face right of the box has some streaks on it, can only really see in the sun but is this typical for this paddle? Kinda looks like yours has a bit but hard to tell from the video.
I want to know if you wear cushioned inserts in your Babolat Mach 3s? I wear the same model and feel the hammering of my feet after several hours of grueling matches. If so, what inserts do you wear? Thank you!!
You should check out tungsten tape. You don't need any electrical tape on top, its a lot easier to use, looks better, and reduces variability in weighting.
It's also 2 times as expensive, the one he linked in the description is 36 yard lead tape reel. You get 1296 inches of lead tape for 55 bucks. To get about the same amount of Tungsten Tape as the reel he listed, you'd need to spend $550 bucks before tax which is 10x as expensive. Regardless if he's a millionaire or not. It adds up, he uses a lot of lead tape.
I believe it’s about .5g/in or a little less. Since I use 24” total, overgrip, and electric tape, it adds .5oz or about 14g, and the overgrip weighs 3-4g, remainder is the 24” adds around 10-11g.
has anyone found a amazon link to his actual led tape or what we can use to match the numbers? dont wanna use the link he provided takes way to long to ship
@@kevknows.pickleball I did the math and it has to be 0.25 gr per inch lead, he uses 24 inchs of tape, that makes about 0.2 OZ, + overgrip and electrical tape goes to 8.5~
@@gianalvarez8724 Very interesting, I didn't even know they make .25g lead, if thats the case the fact that he can feel a difference .25g on the corners shows how dialed in he is with his paddle
@@BenJohns_pb I'm willing to bet you're already better than 90% of people. The wall bit you might struggle with because it confused the heck out of me.
When it’s lighter you can be more exact with different configurations. Like with my last setup before this one I only used one strip, not two. I could’ve used 1g in this video, but that high of density doesn’t allow me to experiment as precisely with different placements.
Hi Ben, can you request Joola to have the option for smaller grips for smaller hands? My daughter played with the AL-W paddle and now she likes your paddle. She says your Perseus has more pop and is effortless for her liking. Thanks in advance. This is how my daughter plays and she very much idolizes you, and recently applied for the sponsorship. Hopefully Joola responds to her soon. ruclips.net/video/SIk8NSiK5JQ/видео.htmlsi=Sx6XX3btnYW-6ZQg
Just don’t expect your paddle to play like the one he has. Joola has the special suit case that is definitely not something you are capable of purchasing. Not that the paddle isn’t good but it definitely will never be the same as what they put in the pros hands.
I’m telling you, in a year, lead tape on the paddle will be illegal. Stock, none modified paddles. Start practicing with them. Cause only “certain paddles will be allowed in league play.”
@@goheels4life635 50% chance it comes delaminated from the factory, that is why so many joola pros have to come to the tourneys with like 10 paddles to get approved for play, half of them fail
THANK YOU for giving us the end weight. Too many of these videos don’t mention the weight at all.
Ben seems to be in a happier mood for this vid. I think it's a combination of a) having that mega-power 3S paddle and b) him and CJ finally winning a gold after a long drought
It's almost like sometimes he is in a good mood and relaxed and sometimes he isn't.....how strange is that? /S
@@downwinder3 we are all humans
Thanks, buddy!❤️🌱
Funny how he was so uncomfortable in the intro, but as soon as he started talking about the technical stuff involving the paddle he relaxes and you can tell he's totally into it. Say what you want about Ben, but at the end of the day he just seems like a wholesome dude who actually loves Pickleball.
The King 👑 is not UNCOMFORTABLE !!
He is the BEST PICKLEBALL PLAYER IN THE WORLD 🌎. 💪
How was he uncomfortable? You must have a mild case of autism if you cant read other ppl that well
Don’t know why you got the impression he was uncomfortable. Lots of people pause during introductions to frame an explanation
@@jamesgreen3087loving the glaze
You're stupid.
Ben, do you use the same paddle and setup for singles and doubles? Also, does this new Joola break in and change as you play with it?
For me it broke in a good bit. Out of the box it was really stiff, but a couple weeks in it got springy and more forgiving
No, I don’t use the same paddle and setup in singles. I will make another video soon about my singles paddle setup as that has changed recently as well. The 3S breaks in gradually, but not severely.
@@tonyli2612 He asked Ben, who the fuck are you Tony?
What scale do you use , we spoke about the lead tape setup the day after you posted this video at MLP Miami
Hey Ben! Can you do another video on how you set up your gen 2 Perseus for singles? It looks like you have changed your lead setup on it from what you used previously.
Yes will do soon 👍 Thanks for watching :)
Thank you so Ben. What is the wait per inch of that lead tape?
Its half a gram per inch. Starts at 8oz and ends up at 8.5oz. 4 strips of 5.5 inches on throat (11 grams) , 2 strips cut in half at 2 inches (2 grams). 13 grams in lead and the other gram is from overgrip/eletrical tape. Before figuring out the math, I assumed he was using 1 gram per inch, but that would be pretty heavy to add 4 strips that long at the bottom.
@@92SMIF wow thank you very much
Thank you Ben for the detailed video. I have a lead tape on each at the bottom and at the side, sometimes I feel my hands are aching. Is it because of too much weight. ?
Hard to say. What paddle are you using?
Nice I like it what's the circumference of your handle and the length of your handle
Great vid! What watch is he wearing
thanks for sharing !!!!
Hi Ben, can you let us know why you chose 16mm instead of 14mm?
@@peacethrupickleball5947 16mm has more solidity towards the edges
new subsciiber !!
Such a cool cat!
hey Ben. would u setup theTa mod 15 the same way with the lead tape and since handle different would u still use an overgrip?thanks
@@MikeW-f9j I don’t have a lot of experience with the Mod 15 paddle, but yes I would set it up the same way. And yes, overgrip the same way.
Ben, I a newbie, what’s the purpose of the lead tape and the overwrap?
@@funnyfarmdad9997 Lead tape is to change the balance, shift sweet spot, provide more support on certain shots, and power on some shots. With these placements it’s mainly stability increase. Overgrips are because stock grips get more sweaty and slippery.
hey Ben, does the Perseus 3s have the same handle as MOD TA?
Just did the math and it has to be 0.25 gr per inch lead, he uses 24 inchs of tape, that makes about 0.2 OZ, + overgrip and electrical tape goes to 8.5~
Did you factor in him cutting it in half?
@@dragostego yup
i have lead tape and its 2 grams per inch. but im assuming hes using thinner tape? mines 1/2" as well
He’s using .5 g per inch but why not just use 1g per inch if he’s doubling it
@@yoshig4824Cause he's getting a 36 yard reel also because he won't be able to do the strip he does at the top.
Dude when you do this videos looks like you have a great personality. When you are play in a game no emotion 😮
They call it stoicism. Good observation.
its called being focus and being there to win
I got this paddle a week ago, set up almost the same as this. My paddle face right of the box has some streaks on it, can only really see in the sun but is this typical for this paddle? Kinda looks like yours has a bit but hard to tell from the video.
Yes it’s normal for Joola. Doesn’t affect playability.
I want to know if you wear cushioned inserts in your Babolat Mach 3s? I wear the same model and feel the hammering of my feet after several hours of grueling matches. If so, what inserts do you wear? Thank you!!
I have more or less normal foot shape and arches and use Dr. Scholl’s Sport insoles in my court shoes. They work a treat 👌
@@kabob21 - Are you wearing Babolat Jet Mach 3s?
Link to the lead tape?? Clicked on it and doesn’t seem to be there anymore
TBH. How much time do you need to spend to "set up" a racket?
You should check out tungsten tape. You don't need any electrical tape on top, its a lot easier to use, looks better, and reduces variability in weighting.
its very nice, I used to use it, but its about 3 times as expensive. I'd suggest lead tape to experiment. If money is no issue, get the tungsten.
It's also 2 times as expensive, the one he linked in the description is 36 yard lead tape reel. You get 1296 inches of lead tape for 55 bucks. To get about the same amount of Tungsten Tape as the reel he listed, you'd need to spend $550 bucks before tax which is 10x as expensive. Regardless if he's a millionaire or not. It adds up, he uses a lot of lead tape.
@@BlGSac true I guess if you’re switching paddles twice a week it’ll get expensive. For the average person I’d say it’s worth it
@@chevxox I agree 100% for the average Joe, but for Ben Johns unless he became sponsored by one of these companies it's not feasible.
@@BlGSac We’re talking less than $10 extra here. That’s worth it to me for the safety of tungsten.
@Ben Johns did you set up the MOD the same way?
I would like to know that set up too
He’s never used the mod, he used a painted gen 2 for a while
Is it .5g per in tape or 1g per inch
its usually 2 grams per inch
I believe it’s about .5g/in or a little less. Since I use 24” total, overgrip, and electric tape, it adds .5oz or about 14g, and the overgrip weighs 3-4g, remainder is the 24” adds around 10-11g.
@@BenJohns_pbis there any reasoning why you don’t use 1g/inch since your doubling the 5.5 pieces? Or does the .5 doubled make a difference ?
has anyone found a amazon link to his actual led tape or what we can use to match the numbers? dont wanna use the link he provided takes way to long to ship
and $54 is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy overpriced
New video!
Is this 0.5Grams per Inch tape?
Yeah, it has to be if it ends up at only 8.5oz
Was wondering the same thing.
@@kevknows.pickleball I did the math and it has to be 0.25 gr per inch lead, he uses 24 inchs of tape, that makes about 0.2 OZ, + overgrip and electrical tape goes to 8.5~
@@gianalvarez8724 Very interesting, I didn't even know they make .25g lead, if thats the case the fact that he can feel a difference .25g on the corners shows how dialed in he is with his paddle
It’s .5, not sure why he doesn’t just use 1g if he’s doubling
Can someone do the math for me and let me know either in oz or grams how much lead tape he added in total? In terms of weight?
12g. Give or take a gram or so. Add 14g total, that includes overgrip and electrical tape, which is a gram or two.
Where’s the padel gameplay?
We were robbed.
Maybe when I get good
@@BenJohns_pb I'm willing to bet you're already better than 90% of people. The wall bit you might struggle with because it confused the heck out of me.
Why not just use 1g per inch lead if you’re doubling it on each side
When it’s lighter you can be more exact with different configurations. Like with my last setup before this one I only used one strip, not two. I could’ve used 1g in this video, but that high of density doesn’t allow me to experiment as precisely with different placements.
@@BenJohns_pb, out of curiosity, what made you want to switch from one strip to two? Any benefits to either of them?
You heard it from a pro, length matters. Better plow through. 🤔
Hi Ben, can you request Joola to have the option for smaller grips for smaller hands? My daughter played with the AL-W paddle and now she likes your paddle. She says your Perseus has more pop and is effortless for her liking. Thanks in advance.
This is how my daughter plays and she very much idolizes you, and recently applied for the sponsorship. Hopefully Joola responds to her soon.
ruclips.net/video/SIk8NSiK5JQ/видео.htmlsi=Sx6XX3btnYW-6ZQg
i know he likes yonex grips 😹
Maybe he switched to Joola grips now.
I’ve liked Yonex for a long time and used it in tennis. Joola feels very similar to the Yonex one and matches the paddle better :)
@@BenJohns_pb plus your sponsored by joola, so why not.
Just don’t expect your paddle to play like the one he has. Joola has the special suit case that is definitely not something you are capable of purchasing. Not that the paddle isn’t good but it definitely will never be the same as what they put in the pros hands.
I’m telling you, in a year, lead tape on the paddle will be illegal.
Stock, none modified paddles. Start practicing with them. Cause only “certain paddles will be allowed in league play.”
specially crafted to delaminate after 2 hours of play. premium chinesium quality control
I've been playing witj my 3s for 1 months and no signs of deamination.
lol
Found staksruds alt account
@@dragostego Staksrud uses a perseus too
@@goheels4life635 50% chance it comes delaminated from the factory, that is why so many joola pros have to come to the tourneys with like 10 paddles to get approved for play, half of them fail