JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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
- 81Power88
- 86Control96
- 90Spin92
- 72Forgiveness86
- 70Sweet spot88
- 70Stability90
- 83Maneuverability73
- 76Pop80
- 88Touch94
- 76Consistency93
- 64Swing weight74
- 56Twist weight88
- 49Launch angle51
- 73Plow through86
- 85Softness80
Specs
| $250 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 109 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 5.8 | Twist weight | 6.7 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 V 16 verdict
The 2026 control flagship. The KineticFrame build stiffens the perimeter without adding face pop, so resets land shorter and drives stay predictable — at the highest price in the database.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 32-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 is $50 cheaper at $250.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 32 points (88 vs 56).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 18 points (88 vs 70).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want maneuverability (+10), softness (+5). 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 V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+32), stability (+20), sweet spot (+18). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 32 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 V 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 V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 81 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame 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 V 16 at 96 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 V 16 scores 92 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 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with 6.7 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 costs $250, $50 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 V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame 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 V 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 86 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on twist weight by 32 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $250 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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