I started playing about a month and a half ago with the same Z5 paddle and had the same complaint. I picked up one of these Franklin Signature 16mm paddles and like it so much better. I have a lot more control over the spin and don't hit nearly as many balls deep anymore. I think this is what used to be the Franklin Ben John before he switched to Joola. And the price is $80-100 depending on the color you get, so you don't have to invest $250 in a top of the line paddle just yet.

Is the Franklin Signature the same thing as the older Franklin Ben John? I'm new to the game so a lot of older threads rave about the paddle, but I understand he switched sponsorships to Joola. How does the Franklin Signature compare to the Joola Ben John Hyperion in the same 16mm size?