Electrum Model E Max V3 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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and control on Paddle DNA against the Electrum Model E Max V3, which costs $200.
Power
88 vs 82
Spin
92 vs 86
Control
96 vs 88
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 84.7 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 82Power88
- 88Control96
- 86Spin92
- 86Forgiveness86
- 88Sweet spot88
- 86Stability90
- 72Maneuverability73
- 74Pop80
- 86Touch94
- 88Consistency93
- 78Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight88
- 50Launch angle51
- 82Plow through86
- 78Softness80
Electrum Model E Max V3 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 | Electrum Model E Max V3 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
Electrum Model E Max V3 verdict
The Max is the widest-body Electrum yet, and the numbers show it: sweet spot 88 and twist weight 84 are both top-quartile. It is a forgiving elongated paddle, which is not a common combination.
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 control: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 96 against 88 for Electrum Model E Max V3 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on softness, maneuverability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Electrum Model E Max V3 is $100 cheaper at $200.
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (96 vs 88).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (94 vs 86).
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (92 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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 93 vs 88, stability 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 96 vs 88, spin 92 vs 86, touch 94 vs 86. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — touch 94 vs 86, power 88 vs 82, spin 92 vs 86. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.3 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take Electrum Model E Max V3 and keep the $100.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Electrum Model E Max V3
Take Electrum Model E Max V3 if you want swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Electrum Model E Max V3 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+8), touch (+8), power (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Electrum Model E Max V3 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Electrum Model E Max V3 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 84.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 118 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Electrum Model E Max V3 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 82 for Electrum Model E Max V3. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 88. 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 86 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Electrum Model E Max V3. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 86 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.9 and 6.7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 costs $200, $100 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core with a Raw Toray 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (86) and sweet spot (88) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz with the same 118 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Electrum Model E Max V3 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on control by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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