JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Proton Series One Project Black
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 83.8), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 86
Forgiveness
84 vs 80
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Proton Series One Project Black
$200 at IQ 83.8 vs $229.95 at IQ 85.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 · $229.95 · IQ 85.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power86
- 86Control86
- 90Spin90
- 84Forgiveness80
- 86Sweet spot82
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability72
- 84Pop82
- 84Touch82
- 88Consistency84
- 78Swing weight76
- 84Twist weight86
- 54Launch angle54
- 88Plow through86
- 72Softness68
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Proton Series One Project Black specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 | Proton Series One Project Black |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 — better | 83.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| 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 carbon fiber |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | Thermoformed unibody with foam walls |
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.
Proton Series One Project Black verdict
A thermoformed unibody built around stability. The foam walls push twist weight to the top of our scored range, which is why off-center drives still land deep.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 84 against 80 for Proton Series One Project Black — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Proton Series One Project Black is $29.94999999999999 cheaper at $200.
Forgiveness
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Consistency
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Softness
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (72 vs 68).
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 Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 80, sweet spot 86 vs 82, consistency 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- 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 82.8 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series One Project Black and keep the $29.94999999999999.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.5 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series One Project Black and keep the $29.94999999999999.
- Power
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 72 vs 68, forgiveness 84 vs 80. Its 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want forgiveness (+4), sweet spot (+4), consistency (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 review →Proton Series One Project Black
Take Proton Series One Project Black if you prefer a 16 mm Thermoformed unibody with foam walls core — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Agassi Pro 16.
Read the Proton Series One Project Black review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Proton Series One Project Black FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 or the Proton Series One Project Black?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 83.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Proton Series One Project Black, at 117 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 Proton Series One Project Black?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 scores 88 for power against 86 for Proton Series One Project Black. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 86 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 80). Proton Series One Project Black actually carries the higher twist weight (7 vs 6.6), but JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 makes it back on sweet spot (86) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Proton Series One Project Black costs $200, $29.94999999999999 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. Proton Series One Project Black: 16 mm Thermoformed unibody with foam walls core with a Raw carbon fiber 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 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. Proton Series One Project Black 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, though swing weight differs (118 vs 117) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Proton Series One Project Black to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads on forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $229.95 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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