JOOLA Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 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
- 80Power81
- 86Control86
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness72
- 70Sweet spot70
- 66Stability70
- 86Maneuverability83
- 76Pop76
- 88Touch88
- 75Consistency76
- 63Swing weight64
- 53Twist weight56
- 49Launch angle49
- 69Plow through73
- 85Softness85
Specs
| $120 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 108 | Swing weight | 109 |
| 5.7 | Twist weight | 5.8 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber | Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
JOOLA Perseus 14 verdict
The 14 mm Perseus trades the 16 mm's plow-through for a firmer, faster response. It is the version to buy if you counter-attack rather than grind out drops.
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 stability: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 scores 70 against 66 for JOOLA Perseus 14 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, twist weight, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus 14 is $130 cheaper at $120.
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads by 4 points (70 vs 66).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads by 4 points (73 vs 69).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want stability (+4), plow through (+4). 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 Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (77.5 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — stability — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus 14, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 measures 81 on power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion Core core swinging at 109 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 at 86 versus 86. Its 14 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 14 scores 90 for spin off its Carbon Fiber face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, with 5.8 twist weight against 5.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (72) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 costs $120, $130 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 Perseus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a Carbon Fiber face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus 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 14 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 72 and sweet spot 70 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 at 7.8 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 109) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads on stability by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $120 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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