JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 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
- 90Power88
- 93Control96
- 93Spin92
- 85Forgiveness86
- 87Sweet spot88
- 90Stability90
- 71Maneuverability73
- 85Pop80
- 90Touch94
- 92Consistency93
- 79Swing weight74
- 85Twist weight88
- 55Launch angle51
- 88Plow through86
- 84Softness80
Specs
| $280 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6.7 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 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 pop: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 85 against 80 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on control, twist weight, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 5 points (85 vs 80).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 5 points (79 vs 74).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Launch angle
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points (55 vs 51).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want touch (+4). 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 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want pop (+5), swing weight (+5), launch angle (+4). 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 16 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 88.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 118 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 V 16 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 measures 90 on power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 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 93. 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 92 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. In practice a 1-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 6.5. 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 16 costs $280, $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 V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16 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 IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on pop by 5 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $300 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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