JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air
The two paddles control-first tournament players shortlist against each other at the top of the price bracket. 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.
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power71
- 95Control94
- 91Spin84
- 82Forgiveness87
- 84Sweet spot88
- 88Stability89
- 74Maneuverability68
- 79Pop66
- 93Touch95
- 92Consistency90
- 72Swing weight78
- 86Twist weight88
- 52Launch angle48
- 83Plow through76
- 78Softness93
Specs
| $240 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 20 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 119 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Florek carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 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 Luxx Control Air verdict
The plushest paddle in the test. A 20 mm core swallows pace on resets, and the twist weight keeps the face square when the ball finds the edge.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk Luxx Control Air scores 93 against 78 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, consistency, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($240 vs $250) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Selkirk Luxx Control Air leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Power
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 13 points (79 vs 66).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 7 points (91 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want power (+13), pop (+13), spin (+7). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →Selkirk Luxx Control Air
Take Selkirk Luxx Control Air if you want softness (+15), swing weight (+6), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 20 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Luxx Control Air review →JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Selkirk Luxx Control Air?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.1 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk Luxx Control Air leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for Selkirk Luxx Control Air. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- 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 CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Selkirk Luxx Control Air: 20 mm X5 polypropylene core with a Florek carbon face.
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