Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
94 vs 90
Spin
93 vs 82
Control
93 vs 76
Forgiveness
85 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$280 at IQ 88.3 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 · $280 · IQ 88.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power90
- 76Control93
- 82Spin93
- 78Forgiveness85
- 80Sweet spot87
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability71
- 90Pop85
- 70Touch90
- 78Consistency92
- 82Swing weight79
- 84Twist weight85
- 62Launch angle55
- 92Plow through88
- 56Softness84
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 88.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.5 |
| 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 | Solid-span carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer |
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 verdict
The most raw power in the database. Power 94 and plow-through 92 come with a 120 swing weight — this is a serve-and-drive weapon, not a kitchen paddle.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 84 against 56 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $280, so price cannot break the tie.
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
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 IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — consistency 92 vs 78, forgiveness 85 vs 78, sweet spot 87 vs 80. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 93 vs 76, touch 90 vs 70, spin 93 vs 82. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — touch 90 vs 70, spin 93 vs 82, control 93 vs 76. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 56, forgiveness 85 vs 78, twist weight 85 vs 84. Its 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want launch angle (+7), pop (+5), power (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want softness (+28), touch (+20), control (+17). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 90 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. That comes from a 16 mm Solid carbon core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 76. 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 IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice an 11-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 78). Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.5), but JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 makes it back on sweet spot (87) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $280. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on softness by 28 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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