Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 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 and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, which costs $200.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
92 vs 82
Control
96 vs 76
Forgiveness
86 vs 74
Hand speed
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
110 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
$200 at IQ 78.1 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power88
- 76Control96
- 82Spin92
- 74Forgiveness86
- 76Sweet spot88
- 78Stability90
- 82Maneuverability73
- 90Pop80
- 70Touch94
- 76Consistency93
- 70Swing weight74
- 72Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle51
- 80Plow through86
- 54Softness80
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 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 | Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.1 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 118 |
| 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 Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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 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 softness: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 80 against 54 for Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 is $100 cheaper at $200.
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 26 points (80 vs 54).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (94 vs 70).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 20 points (96 vs 76).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
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 — forgiveness 86 vs 74, sweet spot 88 vs 76, consistency 93 vs 76. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 54, forgiveness 86 vs 74, twist weight 88 vs 72. 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?
Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14
Take Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 if you want pop (+10), maneuverability (+9), launch angle (+9). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want softness (+26), touch (+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 →Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 78.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. 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 16?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 110 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 Raw carbon fiber face on Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14. 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 74). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.3 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 costs $200, $100 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 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, 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 16 avoids.
- 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. Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Holbrook Pickleball Power Pro X 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on softness by 26 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $200 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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