Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power94
- 76Control80
- 82Spin90
- 74Forgiveness76
- 76Sweet spot78
- 78Stability82
- 82Maneuverability84
- 90Pop94
- 70Touch74
- 76Consistency80
- 70Swing weight70
- 72Twist weight76
- 60Launch angle60
- 80Plow through82
- 54Softness56
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 specs
Every measured 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 Pro V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.1 | 81.9 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| 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 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber | Raw carbon friction surface |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Propulsion core with foam walls |
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 Pro V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop we have measured in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 90 against 82 for Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 is $80 cheaper at $200.
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 4 points (80 vs 76).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 4 points (82 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 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — stability 82 vs 78, twist weight 76 vs 72, consistency 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 82, control 80 vs 76, power 94 vs 90. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Power
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 — spin 90 vs 82, power 94 vs 90, touch 74 vs 70. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 56 vs 54, twist weight 76 vs 72, forgiveness 76 vs 74. Its 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Take Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.375 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14.
Read the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want spin (+8), power (+4), 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 →Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 78.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 90 for Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- 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 face, against 82 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14. In practice a 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.3. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (76) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 costs $200, $80 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?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.375 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 76 and sweet spot 78 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads on spin by 8 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $200 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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