JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and control on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm, which costs $179.95.
Power
91 vs 85
Spin
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
95 vs 84
Control
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
88 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
82 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Too close to call
$175 at IQ 85.6 vs $179.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) · $175 · IQ 85.6
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
- 80Control88
- 84Spin95
- 82Forgiveness82
- 82Sweet spot84
- 79Stability83
- 80Maneuverability84
- 90Pop82
- 80Touch86
- 81Consistency88
- 70Swing weight68
- 74Twist weight82
- 62Launch angle57
- 82Plow through78
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) 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 | Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 | $175 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 85.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 15 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.3 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.375 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.375 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | Aerospace bi-directional carbon with exposed aramid weave |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | Nomex and polypropylene hybrid honeycomb |
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.
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) verdict
The exposed Kevlar weave is the story: it grips the ball like a fresh grit face but, unlike sprayed textures, it is the material itself, so the spin number does not decay over a season.
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 →Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
Spin-first players who wear faces out
Read the Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner) 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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