JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro 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
- 84Power90
- 95Control90
- 91Spin93
- 82Forgiveness89
- 84Sweet spot90
- 88Stability89
- 74Maneuverability75
- 79Pop84
- 93Touch88
- 92Consistency90
- 72Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight88
- 52Launch angle55
- 83Plow through85
- 78Softness84
Specs
| $240 | Price | $240 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 6.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | High-grit textured carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 89 against 82 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($240 vs $240) that it should not break the tie.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 7 points (89 vs 82).
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Softness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want control (+5), touch (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want forgiveness (+7), power (+6), sweet spot (+6). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Coral Pro. 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 Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro measures 90 on power against 84 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 95 versus 90. 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 scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 91 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. 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, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Coral Pro 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on forgiveness by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $240 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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