JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
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
- 90Power94
- 93Control80
- 93Spin90
- 85Forgiveness76
- 87Sweet spot78
- 90Stability82
- 71Maneuverability84
- 85Pop94
- 90Touch74
- 92Consistency80
- 79Swing weight70
- 85Twist weight76
- 55Launch angle60
- 88Plow through82
- 84Softness56
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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 16 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.3 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | 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) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction surface |
| Core material | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer | Propulsion core with foam walls |
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.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop we have measured in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 84 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $280) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 13 points (84 vs 71).
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 — forgiveness 85 vs 76, sweet spot 87 vs 78, consistency 92 vs 80. Twist weight 6.5 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 — control 93 vs 80, touch 90 vs 74, forgiveness 85 vs 76. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
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 — touch 90 vs 74, control 93 vs 80, plow through 88 vs 82. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Plow through
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 — softness 84 vs 56, forgiveness 85 vs 76, twist weight 85 vs 76. Its 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want softness (+28), touch (+16), control (+13). 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 V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want maneuverability (+13), pop (+9), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 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 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 90 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 80. 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 Raw carbon friction surface face on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 14, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.5. 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?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, 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 16 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 V 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on softness by 28 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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