JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
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
- 90Power87
- 93Control89
- 93Spin76
- 85Forgiveness80
- 87Sweet spot79
- 90Stability73
- 71Maneuverability76
- 85Pop75
- 90Touch92
- 92Consistency81
- 79Swing weight69
- 85Twist weight59
- 55Launch angle50
- 88Plow through79
- 84Softness84
Specs
| $280 | Price | $300 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.25 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 112 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.8 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.
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 scores 85 against 59 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on power, touch, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points (85 vs 59).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 17 points (93 vs 76).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 11 points (92 vs 81).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want twist weight (+26), spin (+17), stability (+17). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 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 Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 measures 90 on power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 IV 16 at 93 versus 89. 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 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 17-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, with 6.5 twist weight against 5.9. 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?
- 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 IV 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with a InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 8.25 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on twist weight by 26 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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