JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 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
- 86Power81
- 88Control86
- 92Spin90
- 84Forgiveness72
- 86Sweet spot70
- 86Stability70
- 78Maneuverability83
- 82Pop76
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency76
- 74Swing weight64
- 84Twist weight56
- 54Launch angle49
- 84Plow through73
- 74Softness85
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86 — better | 77.5 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction | Charged Carbon Surface Technology |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam edge | Propulsion Core |
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 verdict
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 verdict
Gen 4 propulsion core in the thinner 14 mm shell. You get the Pro IV's spin and pop without the swing weight that slows the 16 mm version in fast exchanges.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 84 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($250 vs $250) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Stability
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
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 Mod TA-15 3S 16
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 56, sweet spot 86 vs 70, forgiveness 84 vs 72. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 72, consistency 88 vs 76, power 86 vs 81. At 114 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 84 vs 73, power 86 vs 81, spin 92 vs 90. Swing weight 114 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 84 vs 56, forgiveness 84 vs 72. Its 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want softness (+11), maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 review →JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 if you want twist weight (+28), sweet spot (+16), stability (+16). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 measures 86 on power against 81 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 at 88 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, 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 Perseus Pro IV 14 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 to the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads on twist weight by 28 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $250 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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