JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
The same Pro IV chassis in two thicknesses — a feel decision, not a spec upgrade. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 81Power90
- 86Control93
- 90Spin93
- 72Forgiveness85
- 70Sweet spot87
- 70Stability90
- 83Maneuverability71
- 76Pop85
- 88Touch90
- 76Consistency92
- 64Swing weight79
- 56Twist weight85
- 49Launch angle55
- 73Plow through88
- 85Softness84
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.5 | 88.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 6.5 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| 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 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer |
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 verdict
Gen 4 propulsion core in the thinner 14 mm shell. You get the Pro IV's spin and pop without the swing weight that slows the 16 mm version in fast exchanges.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 85 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 29-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, touch, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 is $30 cheaper at $250.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 29 points (85 vs 56).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 17 points (87 vs 70).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
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.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 85 vs 56, sweet spot 87 vs 70, stability 90 vs 70. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 85 vs 72, consistency 92 vs 76, control 93 vs 86. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 73, power 90 vs 81, control 93 vs 86. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 85 vs 56, forgiveness 85 vs 72. Its 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want maneuverability (+12). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want twist weight (+29), stability (+20), sweet spot (+17). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 29 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 measures 90 on power against 81 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 86. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 93 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Charged Carbon Surface Technology face on JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (85) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 costs $250, $30 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 85 and sweet spot 87 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on twist weight by 29 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $250 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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