JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
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
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16, which costs $229.95.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
115 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$200 at IQ 84.6 vs $229.95 at IQ 85.6
Overall pick: Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 · $200 · IQ 84.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power88
- 86Control84
- 90Spin88
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 88Stability88
- 72Maneuverability76
- 84Pop84
- 84Touch80
- 88Consistency84
- 78Swing weight76
- 84Twist weight84
- 54Launch angle56
- 88Plow through88
- 72Softness70
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 vs Volair Mach 2 Forza 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 | Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 — better | 84.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core with foam edge | Foam-injected thermoformed 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.
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 verdict
Volair's second-gen Forza adds foam walls without adding swing weight past 115. Power 88 and stability 88 make it a genuine tournament option.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 scores 76 against 72 for JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 is $29.94999999999999 cheaper at $200.
Maneuverability
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 leads by 4 points (76 vs 72).
Touch
JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Consistency
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 (85.1 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 and keep the $29.94999999999999.
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 and keep the $29.94999999999999.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.7 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 and keep the $29.94999999999999.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (76.4 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 and keep the $29.94999999999999.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Volair Mach 2 Forza 16
Take Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 review →JOOLA Agassi Pro 16
Take JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 if you want touch (+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 →Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 vs JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 84.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Volair Mach 2 Forza 16, at 115 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 Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 or the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 at 86 versus 84. 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 Agassi Pro 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Volair Mach 2 Forza 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 despite twist weights of 6.9 and 6.6.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 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?
- Volair Mach 2 Forza 16: 16 mm Foam-injected thermoformed polymer core with a Raw 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?
- 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (115 vs 118) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 to the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Volair Mach 2 Forza 16 leads on maneuverability by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $200 vs $229.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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