Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 94
Spin
90 vs 82
Control
80 vs 76
Forgiveness
Too close to call
78 vs 76
Hand speed
111 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$280 at IQ 80.9 vs $299.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 · $299.95 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power94
- 76Control80
- 82Spin90
- 78Forgiveness76
- 80Sweet spot78
- 88Stability82
- 70Maneuverability84
- 90Pop94
- 70Touch74
- 78Consistency80
- 82Swing weight70
- 84Twist weight76
- 62Launch angle60
- 92Plow through82
- 56Softness56
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 111 |
| 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) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon friction surface |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | Propulsion core with foam walls |
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 V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop score in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 84 against 70 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is $19.94999999999999 cheaper at $280.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 14 points (84 vs 70).
Swing weight
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Plow through
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 8 points (90 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
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 76, stability 88 vs 82, forgiveness 78 vs 76. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 84 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82, control 80 vs 76. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 84 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82, touch 74 vs 70. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 76, forgiveness 78 vs 76. Its 16 mm Solid carbon core at 8.5 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16
Take Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 if you want swing weight (+12), plow through (+10), twist weight (+8). 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 V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want maneuverability (+14), spin (+8), control (+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 →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 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 V 14?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 94 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 80 versus 76. 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction surface, against 82 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16. In practice an 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, with the higher forgiveness score (78 vs 76). Its 6.9 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?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 costs $280, $19.94999999999999 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?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16: 16 mm Solid carbon core with a Solid-span carbon face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface.
- 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?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 78 and sweet spot 80 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 8.1 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads on maneuverability by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $280 vs $299.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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