JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 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
- 84Power92
- 95Control84
- 91Spin87
- 82Forgiveness80
- 84Sweet spot82
- 88Stability89
- 74Maneuverability65
- 79Pop90
- 93Touch80
- 92Consistency83
- 72Swing weight86
- 86Twist weight82
- 52Launch angle63
- 83Plow through92
- 78Softness74
Specs
| $240 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 6.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.75 in |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle we have measured. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 86 against 72 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is $40 cheaper at $240.
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
Control
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 11 points (95 vs 84).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want touch (+13), control (+11), maneuverability (+9). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want swing weight (+14), pop (+11), launch angle (+11). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 measures 92 on power against 84 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 95 versus 84. 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 CFS 16 scores 91 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, with 6.4 twist weight against 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (82) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 costs $240, $40 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 CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 82 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Labs Project 006 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on swing weight by 14 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $240 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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