JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro 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
- 90Power90
- 93Control90
- 93Spin93
- 85Forgiveness89
- 87Sweet spot90
- 90Stability89
- 71Maneuverability75
- 85Pop84
- 90Touch88
- 92Consistency90
- 79Swing weight76
- 85Twist weight88
- 55Launch angle55
- 88Plow through85
- 84Softness84
Specs
| $280 | Price | $240 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 6.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | High-grit textured 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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 89 against 85 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro is $40 cheaper at $240.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 4 points (75 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want forgiveness (+4), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Coral Pro.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 88.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 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 Six Zero Coral Pro or the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Six Zero Coral Pro measures 90 on power against 90 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 versus 90. 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 93 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro costs $240, $40 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, 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 Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Coral Pro rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $240 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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