CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 85.9 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power88
- 84Control96
- 90Spin92
- 88Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability73
- 88Pop80
- 78Touch94
- 86Consistency93
- 80Swing weight74
- 88Twist weight88
- 56Launch angle51
- 88Plow through86
- 74Softness80
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | TruFoam single-piece core | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 94 against 78 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is $70 cheaper at $230.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (94 vs 78).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 12 points (96 vs 84).
Pop
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.8 vs 89.2 on the weighted index). Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power and keep the $70.
- Consistency
- Control
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 96 vs 84, touch 94 vs 78, consistency 93 vs 86. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 78, control 96 vs 84, spin 92 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 74. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you want pop (+8), swing weight (+6), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want touch (+16), control (+12), consistency (+7). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →CRBN 1X TruFoam Power vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 84. Its 16 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 86). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power costs $230, $70 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?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (117 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on touch by 16 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $230 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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