Honolulu J6CR vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Challenger elongated against the flagship elongated most buyers already have in the cart. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Honolulu J6CR, which costs $195.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
93 vs 70
Control
93 vs 81
Forgiveness
85 vs 81
Hand speed
110 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$195 at IQ 77.9 vs $249.95 at IQ 88.3
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 · $249.95 · IQ 88.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power90
- 81Control93
- 70Spin93
- 81Forgiveness85
- 80Sweet spot87
- 72Stability90
- 80Maneuverability71
- 81Pop85
- 84Touch90
- 78Consistency92
- 66Swing weight79
- 59Twist weight85
- 56Launch angle55
- 75Plow through88
- 80Softness84
Honolulu J6CR vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Honolulu J6CR | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.9 | 88.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.48 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.52 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Multi density foam | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer |
Honolulu J6CR verdict
Honolulu's multi-density all-foam core paired with a carbon and fiberglass face — the fiberglass adds free pop that the all-carbon J2CR does not give you.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 85 against 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J6CR is $54.94999999999999 cheaper at $195.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points (85 vs 59).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 23 points (93 vs 70).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 18 points (90 vs 72).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 14 points (92 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 IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 85 vs 59, stability 90 vs 72, consistency 92 vs 78. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 93 vs 70, control 93 vs 81, consistency 92 vs 78. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 93 vs 70, plow through 88 vs 75, control 93 vs 81. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 85 vs 59, softness 84 vs 80, forgiveness 85 vs 81. Its 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want maneuverability (+9). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want twist weight (+26), spin (+23), stability (+18). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →Honolulu J6CR vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 81. 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 IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 23-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 81). Its 6.5 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Honolulu J6CR costs $195, $54.94999999999999 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?
- Honolulu J6CR: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J6CR avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Honolulu J6CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 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 Honolulu J6CR to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on twist weight by 26 points; everything else is within 23 points. At $195 vs $249.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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