JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Two flagship control-power builds that split tournament-player shortlists. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro 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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, which costs $240.
Power
90 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Control
95 vs 90
Forgiveness
89 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $240 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
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
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $240 | $240 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle in the database. 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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. Both sell for $240, so price cannot 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 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
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 82, sweet spot 90 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 86. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.5 vs 87 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.6 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Neither has an advantage here — buy on availability, colourway or whichever grip feels better in hand.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 78, forgiveness 89 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 116 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 82). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $240. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.2 oz with the same 116 kg·cm² swing weight.
- 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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