JOOLA Perseus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 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
- 80Power77
- 86Control89
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness77
- 70Sweet spot75
- 66Stability84
- 86Maneuverability92
- 76Pop76
- 88Touch88
- 75Consistency83
- 63Swing weight50
- 53Twist weight74
- 49Launch angle49
- 69Plow through64
- 85Softness85
Specs
| $120 | Price | $130 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 108 | Swing weight | 100 |
| 5.7 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Carbon Fiber | Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 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.
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 scores 74 against 53 for JOOLA Perseus 14 — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($120 vs $130) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 21 points (74 vs 53).
Stability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 18 points (84 vs 66).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus 14 leads by 13 points (63 vs 50).
Consistency
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 8 points (83 vs 75).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you want swing weight (+13), plow through (+5). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want twist weight (+21), stability (+18), consistency (+8). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →JOOLA Perseus 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 21 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for JOOLA Perseus 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 Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 measures 80 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 at 89 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 Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, with 6.4 twist weight against 5.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 carries the higher forgiveness score (77) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Perseus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a Carbon Fiber face. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus 14, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 77 and sweet spot 75 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads on twist weight by 21 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $120 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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