Franklin Signature 16 Composite vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 81Power88
- 83Control96
- 68Spin92
- 72Forgiveness86
- 70Sweet spot88
- 67Stability90
- 80Maneuverability73
- 76Pop80
- 84Touch94
- 74Consistency93
- 66Swing weight74
- 50Twist weight88
- 52Launch angle51
- 75Plow through86
- 86Softness80
Specs
| $70 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 5.6 | Twist weight | 6.7 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Composite/Fiberglass | Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
Franklin Signature 16 Composite verdict
A fiberglass-faced elongated paddle at a rec-league price. Composite faces give up spin to carbon, but they hand back free pop that beginners actually benefit from.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 50 for Franklin Signature 16 Composite — a 38-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Franklin Signature 16 Composite is $230 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 38 points (88 vs 50).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (92 vs 68).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 23 points (90 vs 67).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 19 points (93 vs 74).
Which one should you buy?
Franklin Signature 16 Composite
Take Franklin Signature 16 Composite if you want maneuverability (+7), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Franklin Signature 16 Composite review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+38), spin (+24), stability (+23). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Franklin Signature 16 Composite vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Franklin Signature 16 Composite or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 73.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 38 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Franklin Signature 16 Composite, at 110 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 Franklin Signature 16 Composite or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 81 for Franklin Signature 16 Composite. 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 83. 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 68 for the Composite/Fiberglass face on Franklin Signature 16 Composite. In practice a 24-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with 6.7 twist weight against 5.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Franklin Signature 16 Composite costs $70, $230 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?
- Franklin Signature 16 Composite: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Composite/Fiberglass 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?
- Franklin Signature 16 Composite, at 5.6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Franklin Signature 16 Composite avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Franklin Signature 16 Composite at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Franklin Signature 16 Composite to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on twist weight by 38 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $70 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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