Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Control
80 vs 76
Forgiveness
82 vs 74
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$179.95 at IQ 81.9 vs $200 at IQ 78.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm · $179.95 · IQ 81.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 90Power91
- 76Control80
- 82Spin84
- 74Forgiveness82
- 76Sweet spot82
- 78Stability79
- 82Maneuverability80
- 90Pop90
- 70Touch80
- 76Consistency81
- 70Swing weight70
- 72Twist weight74
- 60Launch angle62
- 80Plow through82
- 54Softness80
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $179.95 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.1 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | Not verified |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.375 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Higher-grit carbon surface |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) |
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 verdict
Holbrook's power build is a conventional 14 mm thermoformed hybrid with the pop numbers to match. You are paying partly for the cosmetics, but the construction is honest.
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm verdict
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Singles and aggressive doubles players who want pace first
Read the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 review →JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
Read the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm review →Where to Buy
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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