JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes power on Paddle DNA against the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro, which costs $180.
Power
91 vs 85
Spin
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
82 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
82 vs 80
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Too close to call
$179.95 at IQ 81.9 vs $180 at IQ 80.6
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm · $179.95 · IQ 81.9
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.
- 91Power85
- 80Control82
- 84Spin84
- 82Forgiveness80
- 82Sweet spot82
- 79Stability80
- 80Maneuverability74
- 90Pop84
- 80Touch78
- 81Consistency80
- 70Swing weight72
- 74Twist weight74
- 62Launch angle56
- 82Plow through84
- 80Softness70
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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 | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 — better | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 — better | 80.6 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.4 |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | Thermoformed polypropylene |
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.
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
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 →ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Recreational power players moving up from a starter paddle
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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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