JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 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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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power88
- 86Control96
- 90Spin92
- 84Forgiveness86
- 86Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability73
- 84Pop80
- 84Touch94
- 88Consistency93
- 78Swing weight74
- 84Twist weight88
- 54Launch angle51
- 88Plow through86
- 72Softness80
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Perseus 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 Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 89.1 — 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 | 6.7 — better |
| 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 | 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 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is control: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 96 against 86 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, spin, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is $50 cheaper at $250.
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (96 vs 86).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (94 vs 84).
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 5 points (93 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — consistency 93 vs 88, control 96 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — control 96 vs 86, touch 94 vs 84, consistency 93 vs 88. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 84, control 96 vs 86, spin 92 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 72, twist weight 88 vs 84, forgiveness 86 vs 84. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want pop (+4), swing weight (+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 Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+10), touch (+10), softness (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, at 118 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 JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 measures 88 on power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 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 V 16 scores 92 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 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (86) 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 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 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 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. JOOLA Agassi Pro 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on control by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $250 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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