JOOLA Perseus 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus 14, which costs $120.
Power
Too close to call
83 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
92 vs 86
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
79 vs 72
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 108 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$120 at IQ 76.8 vs $220 at IQ 81.2
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A · $220 · IQ 81.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power83
- 86Control92
- 90Spin92
- 72Forgiveness79
- 70Sweet spot79
- 66Stability71
- 86Maneuverability87
- 76Pop75
- 88Touch92
- 75Consistency81
- 63Swing weight58
- 53Twist weight56
- 49Launch angle50
- 69Plow through69
- 85Softness84
JOOLA Perseus 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus 14 | Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.8 | 81.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | 5.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | ProPulsion Foam |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is sweet spot: Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 79 against 70 for JOOLA Perseus 14 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on power, twist weight, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus 14 is $100 cheaper at $120.
Sweet spot
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 9 points (79 vs 70).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 7 points (79 vs 72).
Control
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Consistency
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 6 points (81 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
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 79 vs 70, forgiveness 79 vs 72, consistency 81 vs 75. Twist weight 5.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — control 92 vs 86, forgiveness 79 vs 72, touch 92 vs 88. At 105 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is a narrow pick at this level — control 92 vs 86, touch 92 vs 88, power 83 vs 80. Swing weight 105 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Control
- Touch
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (75.6 vs 77.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus 14 and keep the $100.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you want swing weight (+5). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want sweet spot (+9), forgiveness (+7), control (+6). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →JOOLA Perseus 14 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.2 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — sweet spot — Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 83 for power against 80 for JOOLA Perseus 14. That comes from a 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core swinging at 105 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 92 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A scores 92 for spin off its Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, with the higher forgiveness score (79 vs 72). Its 5.8 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, $100 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 79 and sweet spot 79 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 8.15 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 105) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A leads on sweet spot by 9 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $120 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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