JOOLA
JOOLA Magnus 3S
The JOOLA Magnus 3S is a light, elongated power paddle with extra reach and a shorter handle. It suits aggressive players who want stronger drives, attacking volleys, and easier one-handed backhands.
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Overview
This paddle uses a 14mm polypropylene honeycomb core with a carbon fiber surface. Its 7.9-ounce weight keeps it relatively manageable, while the 16.5-inch elongated shape adds reach. The 7.5-inch width gives you a narrower hitting area than a widebody paddle, so off-center contact may cost more pace.
The five-inch handle is shorter than many elongated paddles. That leaves more room for the hitting surface and favors players who use a single-handed backhand. Reviewers describe the Magnus 3S as powerful, with a heavy-head feel and enough dwell time to help create spin. Its lower twist weight means mishits can feel less stable.
Play style
The Magnus 3S fits an attacking style built around baseline drives, speed-ups, and aggressive volleys. Its elongated shape gives you useful reach on defense and overheads, while the 14mm core supports more pop than a thicker control-focused core. The carbon surface and reported dwell time can help with spin.
It can still handle resets, drops, and dinks, but this is not the best choice if soft-game control and quick hand speed are your main priorities. The narrower face and lower twist weight also reward clean contact. Players who want maximum power should note that reviewers disagree somewhat on how forceful the 3S feels compared with earlier JOOLA models.
Best for
- Players who attack from the baseline with big drives
- Players who want extra reach on defense and overheads
- Single-handed backhand players who prefer a shorter handle
- Players upgrading to an elongated paddle
- Players who want power with some spin and reset capability
Look elsewhere if
- Players who prioritize the largest possible sweet spot
- Players who need maximum stability on off-center hits
- Players who rely mainly on soft hands and quick kitchen exchanges
- Players who prefer a longer handle for two-handed backhands
Strengths
- The 16.5-inch elongated shape adds reach for defense, overheads, and attacking volleys.
- The shorter five-inch handle leaves more hitting surface and supports one-handed backhands.
- Reviewers describe strong power, precise shot placement, and a heavy-head feel.
- The carbon fiber surface and reported dwell time can support spin production.
- The 7.9-ounce weight avoids making the paddle excessively heavy overall.
Things to consider
- The 7.5-inch width creates a narrower face, which can reduce forgiveness horizontally.
- Its lower twist weight means mishits may lose more pace and stability.
- The 14mm core favors pop over the softer control of a thicker core.
- The shorter handle may not suit players who use a two-handed backhand often.
- Check event requirements before competing, since certification details vary across Magnus 3S versions.
Specs
| Brand | JOOLA |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Core thickness | 14 mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | Carbon fiber |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.19 in |
| Handle | Shorter elongated-paddle handle |
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