JOOLA Perseus 14 vs ProXR Signature 13
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. ProXR Signature 13 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
- 80Power84
- 86Control83
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness70
- 70Sweet spot69
- 66Stability73
- 86Maneuverability78
- 76Pop78
- 88Touch85
- 75Consistency75
- 63Swing weight68
- 53Twist weight59
- 49Launch angle51
- 69Plow through77
- 85Softness83
Specs
| $120 | Price | $70 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 13 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 108 | Swing weight | 111 |
| 5.7 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| elongated | Shape | elongated |
| Carbon Fiber | Surface | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 6 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.
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Perseus 14 scores 86 against 78 for ProXR Signature 13 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $50 cheaper at $70.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus 14 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Plow through
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 8 points (77 vs 69).
Stability
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 7 points (73 vs 66).
Twist weight
ProXR Signature 13 leads by 6 points (59 vs 53).
Which one should you buy?
ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want plow through (+8), stability (+7), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →ProXR Signature 13 vs JOOLA Perseus 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProXR Signature 13 or the JOOLA Perseus 14?
- ProXR Signature 13 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (77.2 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Perseus 14 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus 14, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for ProXR Signature 13. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ProXR Signature 13 or the JOOLA Perseus 14?
- ProXR Signature 13 measures 84 on power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. That comes from a 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 at 86 versus 83. 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?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 90 for spin off its 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face, against 90 for the Carbon Fiber face on JOOLA Perseus 14. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- ProXR Signature 13, with 5.9 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?
- ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $50 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?
- ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face. JOOLA Perseus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProXR Signature 13 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. ProXR Signature 13 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 at 7.8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the ProXR Signature 13?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus 14 leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $70 vs $120, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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