11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power94
- 78Control80
- 90Spin90
- 82Forgiveness76
- 82Sweet spot78
- 84Stability82
- 74Maneuverability84
- 90Pop94
- 72Touch74
- 80Consistency80
- 76Swing weight70
- 80Twist weight76
- 60Launch angle60
- 88Plow through82
- 60Softness56
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.3 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw carbon friction surface |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam | Propulsion core with foam walls |
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop we have measured in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 84 against 74 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is $80 cheaper at $200.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Plow through
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 82 vs 76, sweet spot 82 vs 78, twist weight 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.1 vs 83 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $80.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 and keep the $80.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 60 vs 56, forgiveness 82 vs 76, twist weight 80 vs 76. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you want forgiveness (+6), swing weight (+6), plow through (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want maneuverability (+10), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.3 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 92 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 80 versus 78. Its 14 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction surface face on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 costs $200, $80 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 82 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads on maneuverability by 10 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $200 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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