Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 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 spin, control, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16, which costs $280.
Power
94 vs 88
Spin
92 vs 82
Control
96 vs 76
Forgiveness
86 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$300 at IQ 89.1 vs $280 at IQ 80.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power88
- 76Control96
- 82Spin92
- 78Forgiveness86
- 80Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability73
- 90Pop80
- 70Touch94
- 78Consistency93
- 82Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight88
- 62Launch angle51
- 92Plow through86
- 56Softness80
Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 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 | Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.9 | 89.1 — 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 | 6.7 |
| 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 Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Solid carbon core | KineticFrame 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 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 70 for Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (94 vs 70).
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (80 vs 56).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 20 points (96 vs 76).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 15 points (93 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — consistency 93 vs 78, forgiveness 86 vs 78, sweet spot 88 vs 80. Twist weight 6.7 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 96 vs 76, touch 94 vs 70, spin 92 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — touch 94 vs 70, control 96 vs 76, spin 92 vs 82. 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 the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 56, forgiveness 86 vs 78, twist weight 88 vs 84. Its 16 mm KineticFrame 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 (+11), pop (+10), swing 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 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want touch (+24), softness (+24), control (+20). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 scores 94 for power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16 at 96 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 V 16 scores 92 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 a 10-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 78). Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.9 vs 6.7), but JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 makes it back on sweet spot (88) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Gearbox Pro Integra Power 16 costs $280, $20 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 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?
- 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. 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 V 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 V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on touch by 24 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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