JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
114 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$250 at IQ 86 vs $250 at IQ 85.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 · $250 · IQ 86
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power86
- 86Control88
- 90Spin92
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability78
- 84Pop82
- 84Touch86
- 88Consistency88
- 78Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight84
- 54Launch angle54
- 88Plow through84
- 72Softness74
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 86 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | Propulsion core with foam edge |
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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 verdict
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 78 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $250, so price cannot break the tie.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Swing weight
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (78 vs 74).
Plow through
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
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 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16.
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (77.5 vs 78.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Agassi Pro 16, hybrid on the Mod TA-15 3S 16.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want swing weight (+4), plow through (+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 Mod TA-15 3S 16
Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+6). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 88 for power against 86 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 on forgiveness, off the same 6.6 twist weight.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $250. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (84) and sweet spot (86) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads on maneuverability by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $250 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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