JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Ronbus R4 Pulsar
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Ronbus R4 Pulsar takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Ronbus R4 Pulsar wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm, which costs $179.95.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Spin
88 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
82 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
82 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$160 at IQ 83.5 vs $179.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: Ronbus R4 Pulsar · $160 · IQ 83.5
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
- 80Control82
- 84Spin88
- 82Forgiveness82
- 82Sweet spot84
- 79Stability86
- 80Maneuverability78
- 90Pop86
- 80Touch78
- 81Consistency84
- 70Swing weight76
- 74Twist weight80
- 62Launch angle56
- 82Plow through86
- 80Softness68
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Ronbus R4 Pulsar 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 | Ronbus R4 Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 | $160 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 83.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.5 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls |
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.
Ronbus R4 Pulsar verdict
Ronbus swings for pace with a 14 mm foam-walled build. Power 88 and pop 86 at $160 is the best price-to-punch ratio in the database this year.
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 →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Ronbus R4 Pulsar
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Ronbus R4 Pulsar 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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