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My true love.: It is the perfect paddle for me. I can drive the ball w/power and force as well as soften my shot when needed.

Joola
The JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus 3S 16mm receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its blend of power, control, and spin capabilities, with many reviewers calling it a game-changer that significantly improves performance. However, a small but concerning number of users report serious durability issues including loose cores and handle snapping after minimal use, which is problematic for a $280 paddle.
79 positive / 0 neutral / 21 negative
| Core Thickness | 16 mm |
|---|---|
| Shape | Standard |
Dick's Sporting Goods
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My true love.: It is the perfect paddle for me. I can drive the ball w/power and force as well as soften my shot when needed.
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Loving it so far: I have just started playing with my new paddle and I am loving it so far - it’s got pop!!
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Short Lifespan…: The paddle performs really well and suits my playing style perfectly, especially since I tend to play fast and hit harder than average. It gives me great control on the court. However, after only about five uses, I noticed a core issue — when I shake the paddle, I can already hear something loose inside. For a $280 paddle, the build quality is surprisingly weak. I expected more from Joola at this price point. I haven’t tried contacting Golf Galaxy yet to see if they can exchange
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Bettered my pickleball game: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My pickleball game wasn’t the best before this racket. I was using a freebie racket that I received. Once I switched to this racket my game improved significantly. I didn’t realize how much a racket can impact the game. I would recommend this ticket for anyone serious about pickleball.
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Very comfort !: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am just a beginner in this pickerball game...so maybe my experience has not used all the benefits it brings. After more than 1 week of experiencing it...the first impression is that it is light...the sturdy handle helps me move easily when playing...the rough surface of the racket helps beginners like me practice hitting the ball more easily...I hope I have more experiences with it in the future.
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The best pickleball bat that I can ever have: [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus 3S 16MM Pickleball Paddle stands out as a premium choice for serious players who demand both performance and control on the court. It’s sleek, modern design with a textured surface that not only looks great but enhances grip and ball control. The paddle is particularly well-suited for intermediate to advanced players. I love the paddle's surface texture and its lightw
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Great touch: Just got it for Xmas. Gives a lot more power than my old Hyperion. I feel like I have more control of my ball placement. Just need to adjust to the touch
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Defects, poor structural integrity: Bought this 3 weeks ago and snapped at the handle during a normal swing
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Great Fit😊: After setting it up for my preferred balance point and weight, I played some lower level games while switching between it and my Mach One and Luxx C.A. Epic. The S3 is a high degree blend of those. For my style of play, it’s a GREAT fit!
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Great paddle. Good control and pop.: The broad paddle is what I’m most comfortable with. The handle length isn’t too bad either. You can definitely do a two handed return with it. The paddle has pretty good pop and also good control with the 16mm thickness. It’s not as poppy as the 3 or the mod 15ta, but as an intermediate player it works well for me.
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Small Improvements On 3s Scorpeus: I went from hyperion to C2 to Gen3 Scorpeus to 3s Scopeus. The gen3 scopeus was great - power and control, large sweet spot, but I was taking to many complaints during open play about the "illegal paddle". I have had the 3s for about 3 weeks, I was actually surprised to find a "tighter" feel on my drives - they felt more in control. The dinking was handled better also. The sweet spot was just as large. It seems Joola toned down the trampoline effect on this 3s,
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Game Changer: I absolutely love this paddle!! It has both power & control. You can get a lot of spin with it as well. It has helped my game for the better. I can’t say enough good things about it!
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Grit: I wish it had more grit like the Gen 2… the face is to smooth
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Scorpeus 3s: Great paddle. The quality and feel are 5 stars. There is good control and also good power. The weight is around 8.1- 8.3 lbs.
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