JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (81.9), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Too close to call. The two split the scored categories and land on the same overall Paddle IQ score (81.9), so take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at $100 and keep the $79.94999999999999.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Spin
84 vs 78
Control
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $179.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: Too close to call · both score 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.
- 91Power88
- 80Control80
- 84Spin78
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot84
- 79Stability86
- 80Maneuverability72
- 90Pop90
- 80Touch76
- 81Consistency80
- 70Swing weight76
- 74Twist weight84
- 62Launch angle62
- 82Plow through86
- 80Softness72
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.4 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
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.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
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?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Value-minded drivers who want reach
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →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
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm 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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