JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm, which costs $179.95.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Spin
92 vs 84
Control
96 vs 80
Forgiveness
86 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$179.95 at IQ 81.9 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 91Power88
- 80Control96
- 84Spin92
- 82Forgiveness86
- 82Sweet spot88
- 79Stability90
- 80Maneuverability73
- 90Pop80
- 80Touch94
- 81Consistency93
- 70Swing weight74
- 74Twist weight88
- 62Launch angle51
- 82Plow through86
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.7 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm verdict
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
Read the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Tournament players who win on soft hands
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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