Pro equipment, with receipts
What do the pros actually use?
PaddleSetups is the verified, up-to-date guide to what professional pickleball players use. We track the paddle, shoes, grip, tape, and weighting details players and brands have actually put on the record.
Start with the evidence
One record. Two eras.
Our first player page shows the useful distinction between current sponsor-backed gear and an older, better-documented customization setup.
Ben Johns: current paddle, prior customization
Ben Johns is currently associated with the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro V paddle and JOOLA R4LLy shoes. His exact Pro V thickness, playing weight, tape placement, and grip build are not confirmed; the detailed 5.5-gram tungsten setup below belongs to his previous Perseus Pro IV era in May 2025.
Built for curious fans
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Highlights
See the gear in motion
Watch pro gear breakdowns, match sightings, and fast setup tips made for YouTube and TikTok.
Guides
Learn the gear language
Understand lead tape, tungsten, grip builds, and the evidence behind a pro setup.
Corrections
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About the project
Why this exists
Authority first, shopping second: a small, careful publication built for a fast-changing sport.