JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm, which costs $179.95.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Spin
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
88 vs 84
Control
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
82 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 84.1 vs $179.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm and Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 91Power90
- 80Control84
- 84Spin88
- 82Forgiveness82
- 82Sweet spot83
- 79Stability83
- 80Maneuverability77
- 90Pop88
- 80Touch85
- 81Consistency84
- 70Swing weight74
- 74Twist weight79
- 62Launch angle59
- 82Plow through85
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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 | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 84.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
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 →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Value-focused doubles players seeking power with quicker recovery
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 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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