JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Two flagships at the top of the market with very different balance philosophies. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, which costs $249.95.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
89 vs 85
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $249.95 at IQ 88.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.3 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| 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 | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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. Price is close enough ($240 vs $249.95) that it should not break the tie.
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 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.3 vs 87.9 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.2 oz on the Coral Pro, 8.3 oz on the Perseus Pro IV 16.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.5 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.2 oz on the Coral Pro, 8.3 oz on the Perseus Pro IV 16.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.6 vs 88.3 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.2 oz on the Coral Pro, 8.3 oz on the Perseus Pro IV 16.
- Plow through
- Control
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.1 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.2 oz on the Coral Pro, 8.3 oz on the Perseus Pro IV 16.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
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 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core — 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 85). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9.949999999999989 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 $249.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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