JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 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
- 81Power79
- 86Control91
- 90Spin88
- 72Forgiveness90
- 70Sweet spot92
- 70Stability86
- 83Maneuverability78
- 76Pop74
- 88Touch89
- 76Consistency88
- 64Swing weight68
- 56Twist weight82
- 49Launch angle50
- 73Plow through78
- 85Softness82
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 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 Radius CGS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $230 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.5 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Charged Surface Technology carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core | Reactive Polymer Core |
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 Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 82 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on softness, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $20 cheaper at $230.
Twist weight
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 26 points (82 vs 56).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 18 points (90 vs 72).
Stability
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
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 Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 92 vs 70, forgiveness 90 vs 72, twist weight 82 vs 56. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 72, consistency 88 vs 76, control 91 vs 86. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 83.8 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $20.
- Plow through
- Control
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 72, twist weight 82 vs 56. Its 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want maneuverability (+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 Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want twist weight (+26), sweet spot (+22), forgiveness (+18). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. 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 Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 measures 81 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion Core core swinging at 109 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 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 14 scores 90 for spin off its Charged Carbon Surface Technology face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 5.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 costs $230, $20 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 Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 5.5 in of handle against 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 Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on twist weight by 26 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $250 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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