JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Proton Series Two Project Flash
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Proton Series Two Project Flash takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Proton Series Two Project Flash edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.3 vs 81.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
91 vs 84
Spin
Proton Series Two Project Flash
92 vs 84
Control
Proton Series Two Project Flash
88 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$179.95 at IQ 81.9 vs $200 at IQ 85.3
Overall pick: Proton Series Two Project Flash · $200 · IQ 85.3
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.
- 91Power84
- 80Control88
- 84Spin92
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot86
- 79Stability84
- 80Maneuverability80
- 90Pop80
- 80Touch86
- 81Consistency88
- 70Swing weight70
- 74Twist weight80
- 62Launch angle50
- 82Plow through80
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Proton Series Two Project Flash 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 Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 — better | $200 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 85.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.7 |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | Gritted raw carbon |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | Thermoformed polymer 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 Two Project Flash verdict
The grittiest face Proton has made. Spin 92 puts it in the top tier of the database, and the hybrid shape keeps it usable at the kitchen line.
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 Two Project Flash
Spin-first all-court players
Read the Proton Series Two Project Flash review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Proton Series Two Project Flash
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Proton Series Two Project Flash 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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