JOOLA Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus 14, which costs $120.
Power
88 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 86
Forgiveness
86 vs 72
Hand speed
108 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$120 at IQ 76.8 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power88
- 86Control96
- 90Spin92
- 72Forgiveness86
- 70Sweet spot88
- 66Stability90
- 86Maneuverability73
- 76Pop80
- 88Touch94
- 75Consistency93
- 63Swing weight74
- 53Twist weight88
- 49Launch angle51
- 69Plow through86
- 85Softness80
JOOLA Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 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 V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.8 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| 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 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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 V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 53 for JOOLA Perseus 14 — a 35-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus 14 is $180 cheaper at $120.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 35 points (88 vs 53).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (90 vs 66).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 18 points (88 vs 70).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 18 points (93 vs 75).
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 Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 53, sweet spot 88 vs 70, stability 90 vs 66. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 86 vs 72, control 96 vs 86, consistency 93 vs 75. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — plow through 86 vs 69, power 88 vs 80, control 96 vs 86. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 53, forgiveness 86 vs 72. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you want maneuverability (+13), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+35), stability (+24), sweet spot (+18). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 35 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus 14, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. 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 V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 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 Perseus Pro V 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Carbon Fiber face on JOOLA Perseus 14. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 72). Its 6.7 twist weight against 5.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 costs $120, $180 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 V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 at 7.8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on twist weight by 35 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $120 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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