JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Vulcan V1100 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vulcan V1100 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vulcan V1100 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
81 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
91 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
75 vs 72
Hand speed
109 vs 113 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 79.7 vs $250 at IQ 77.5
Overall pick: Vulcan V1100 16 · $70 · IQ 79.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 81Power78
- 86Control91
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness75
- 70Sweet spot73
- 70Stability76
- 83Maneuverability73
- 76Pop70
- 88Touch92
- 76Consistency81
- 64Swing weight71
- 56Twist weight62
- 49Launch angle46
- 73Plow through82
- 85Softness90
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Vulcan V1100 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 | Vulcan V1100 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.5 | 79.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 6 — better |
| 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 | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | T700 Raw Carbon Surface |
| Core material | Propulsion Core | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
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.
Vulcan V1100 16 verdict
A T700 raw-carbon elongated paddle that sells for about a quarter of its MSRP. On sourced specs it competes with paddles at triple the street price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 scores 83 against 73 for Vulcan V1100 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vulcan V1100 16 is $180 cheaper at $70.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads by 10 points (83 vs 73).
Plow through
Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 9 points (82 vs 73).
Swing weight
Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 7 points (71 vs 64).
Stability
Vulcan V1100 16 leads by 6 points (76 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
Vulcan V1100 16
Vulcan V1100 16 is a narrow pick at this level — stability 76 vs 70, twist weight 62 vs 56, consistency 81 vs 76. Twist weight 6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 83.2 on the weighted index). Take Vulcan V1100 16 and keep the $180.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vulcan V1100 16 and keep the $180.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Vulcan V1100 16
Vulcan V1100 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 90 vs 85, twist weight 62 vs 56, forgiveness 75 vs 72. Its 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want maneuverability (+10), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 review →Vulcan V1100 16
Take Vulcan V1100 16 if you want plow through (+9), swing weight (+7), stability (+6). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vulcan V1100 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Vulcan V1100 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Vulcan V1100 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (79.7 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, at 109 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Vulcan V1100 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 Vulcan V1100 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 scores 81 for power against 78 for Vulcan V1100 16. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion Core swinging at 109 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Vulcan V1100 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Vulcan V1100 16, with the higher forgiveness score (75 vs 72). Its 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?
- Vulcan V1100 16 costs $70, $180 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 with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. Vulcan V1100 16: 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core with a T700 Raw Carbon Surface.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Vulcan V1100 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 75 and sweet spot 73 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 to the Vulcan V1100 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 leads on maneuverability by 10 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $250 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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