JOOLA Perseus 14 vs ProXR Signature 13
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. ProXR Signature 13 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
ProXR Signature 13 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus 14, which costs $120.
Power
84 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 83
Forgiveness
Too close to call
72 vs 70
Hand speed
108 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 77.2 vs $120 at IQ 76.8
Overall pick: ProXR Signature 13 · $70 · IQ 77.2
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
JOOLA Perseus 14 vs ProXR Signature 13 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus 14 | ProXR Signature 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.8 | 77.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 13 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | 5.9 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Honeycomb Polypropylene 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.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Perseus 14 scores 86 against 78 for ProXR Signature 13 — an 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 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 70.3 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $50.
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus 14
JOOLA Perseus 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 78, control 86 vs 83, touch 88 vs 85. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $50.
- 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 75.1 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $50.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs ProXR Signature 13 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the ProXR Signature 13?
- 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 JOOLA Perseus 14 or the ProXR Signature 13?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 84 for power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. That comes from a 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus 14, with the higher forgiveness score (72 vs 70). ProXR Signature 13 actually carries the higher twist weight (5.9 vs 5.7), but JOOLA Perseus 14 makes it back on sweet spot (70) and overall face stability.
- 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?
- JOOLA Perseus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a Carbon Fiber face. ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish 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 less stable 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 $120 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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