JOOLA Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus 14 wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
81 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
72 vs 72
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 109 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$120 at IQ 76.8 vs $250 at IQ 77.5
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus 14 · $120 · IQ 76.8
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
JOOLA Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus 14 | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.8 | 77.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | 5.8 — 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) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber | Charged Carbon Surface Technology |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Propulsion Core |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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 (69.2 vs 70.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus 14 and keep the $130.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.4 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus 14 and keep the $130.
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus 14 and keep the $130.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (75.6 vs 76.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus 14 and keep the $130.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you prefer a 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core — 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 scores 81 for power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion Core swinging at 109 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 72 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 5.7 and 5.8.
- 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 with a Carbon Fiber face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology 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 (72) and sweet spot (70) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- 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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