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    "power",
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    "sweet_spot",
    "stability",
    "maneuverability",
    "comfort",
    "forgiveness",
    "reach",
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      "url": "https://pickleball3.com/joola/ben-johns-perseus-cfs-16mm-review/",
      "name": "JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16mm",
      "brand": "JOOLA",
      "model": "Ben Johns Perseus CFS 16mm",
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      "score": 86,
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      "weight_oz": "7.8-8.0",
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      "face_material": "Carbon Friction Surface (raw carbon)",
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      "url": "https://pickleball3.com/vatic-pro/v7-16mm-review/",
      "name": "Vatic Pro V7 16mm",
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      "model": "V7 16mm",
      "year": 2025,
      "score": 84,
      "shape": "standard",
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      "weight_oz": "7.9-8.2",
      "swing_weight": 119,
      "face_material": "T700 raw carbon",
      "core": "Polypropylene honeycomb",
      "grip_circumference_in": "4 1/8 - 4 1/4",
      "player_level": "intermediate-to-advanced",
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      "slug": "ben-johns-hyperion-cfs-16mm-review",
      "url": "https://pickleball3.com/joola/ben-johns-hyperion-cfs-16mm-review/",
      "name": "JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm",
      "brand": "JOOLA",
      "model": "Ben Johns Hyperion CFS 16mm",
      "year": 2025,
      "score": 83,
      "shape": "elongated",
      "thickness_mm": 16,
      "weight_oz": "8.2-8.5",
      "swing_weight": 127,
      "face_material": "Carbon Friction Surface (raw carbon)",
      "core": "Polymer honeycomb",
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      "player_level": "advanced",
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    {
      "title": "JOOLA Perseus CFS 16mm vs Vatic Pro V7 16mm",
      "url": "https://pickleball3.com/compare/perseus-cfs-16mm-vs-v7-16mm/",
      "paddles": ["ben-johns-perseus-cfs-16mm-review", "v7-16mm-review"]
    },
    {
      "title": "JOOLA Perseus CFS 16mm vs Hyperion CFS 16mm",
      "url": "https://pickleball3.com/compare/perseus-cfs-16mm-vs-hyperion-cfs-16mm/",
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