JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, which costs $250.
Power
86 vs 81
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
90 vs 86
Forgiveness
84 vs 72
Hand speed
109 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$250 at IQ 86.3 vs $250 at IQ 77.5
Overall pick: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · $250 · IQ 86.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 81Power86
- 86Control90
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness84
- 70Sweet spot86
- 70Stability86
- 83Maneuverability80
- 76Pop82
- 88Touch88
- 76Consistency90
- 64Swing weight70
- 56Twist weight82
- 49Launch angle52
- 73Plow through82
- 85Softness80
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.5 | 86.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core | Propulsion Core 4 |
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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 82 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $250, so price cannot break the tie.
Twist weight
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points (82 vs 56).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Stability
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Consistency
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 14 points (90 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 56, sweet spot 86 vs 70, forgiveness 84 vs 72. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 72, consistency 90 vs 76, control 90 vs 86. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 82 vs 73, power 86 vs 81, control 90 vs 86. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 82 vs 56, forgiveness 84 vs 72. Its 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core at 8.1 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 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want twist weight (+26), sweet spot (+16), stability (+16). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for JOOLA Scorpeus 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 for power against 81 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 90 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 72). Its 6.6 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $250. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 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 5.4 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 to the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on twist weight by 26 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $250 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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