JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 85.6), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
93 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 85.6 vs $280 at IQ 88.3
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 · $280 · IQ 88.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power90
- 86Control93
- 90Spin93
- 84Forgiveness85
- 86Sweet spot87
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability71
- 84Pop85
- 84Touch90
- 88Consistency92
- 78Swing weight79
- 84Twist weight85
- 54Launch angle55
- 88Plow through88
- 72Softness84
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 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 | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 88.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| 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 | Gen 4 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 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 softness: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 84 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, power, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $30 cheaper at $250.
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
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 a narrow pick at this level — consistency 92 vs 88, control 93 vs 86, stability 90 vs 88. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 93 vs 86, touch 90 vs 84, spin 93 vs 90. 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 IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 90 vs 84, control 93 vs 86, spin 93 vs 90. 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 IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 72, forgiveness 85 vs 84, twist weight 85 vs 84. Its 16 mm Gen 4 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?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want softness (+12), control (+7), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 118 kg·cm², and 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 Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 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 Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Agassi Pro 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with the higher forgiveness score (85 vs 84). JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (6.6 vs 6.5), but JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 makes it back on sweet spot (87) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 costs $250, $30 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 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?
- 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?
- 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. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz with the same 118 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $250 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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