JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 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
- 88Power93
- 86Control88
- 90Spin90
- 84Forgiveness82
- 86Sweet spot84
- 88Stability89
- 72Maneuverability68
- 84Pop88
- 84Touch84
- 88Consistency87
- 78Swing weight82
- 84Twist weight87
- 54Launch angle58
- 88Plow through92
- 72Softness72
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 verdict
JOOLA's tennis-convert paddle. The 5.5 in handle, 118 swing weight and plow-through 88 reward a full swing, and spin 90 keeps those heavy drives inside the baseline.
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 93 against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $50 cheaper at $250.
Power
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (72 vs 68).
Pop
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Swing weight
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 87 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $50.
- Power
- Plow through
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.5 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 and keep the $50.
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want power (+5), pop (+4), swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, at 118 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 measures 93 on power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 at 88 versus 86. 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 Agassi Pro 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $50 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?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Hyperion 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 Agassi Pro 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on power by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $250 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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