JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Scorpeus 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, which costs $229.95.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
90 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
112 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$229.95 at IQ 86.3 vs $229.95 at IQ 85.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · $229.95 · IQ 86.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power86
- 86Control90
- 90Spin90
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability80
- 84Pop82
- 84Touch88
- 88Consistency90
- 78Swing weight70
- 84Twist weight82
- 54Launch angle52
- 88Plow through82
- 72Softness80
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 86.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 112 |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | Propulsion Core 4 |
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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 80 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $229.95, so price cannot break the tie.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Swing weight
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Softness
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Plow through
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
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 85.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Scorpeus Pro IV 16, elongated on the Agassi Pro 16.
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 80 vs 72, control 90 vs 86, touch 88 vs 84. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Scorpeus Pro IV 16, elongated on the Agassi Pro 16.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 72. Its 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want maneuverability (+8), softness (+8), control (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want swing weight (+8), plow through (+6). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 112 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 88 for power against 86 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 90 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin off the same Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- 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 $229.95. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge 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 5.4 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?
- 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 to the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $229.95 vs $229.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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