JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
The core-thickness decision inside JOOLA's current flagship — the single most-asked question about the Pro V. 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
- 94Power88
- 80Control96
- 90Spin92
- 76Forgiveness86
- 78Sweet spot88
- 82Stability90
- 84Maneuverability73
- 94Pop80
- 74Touch94
- 80Consistency93
- 70Swing weight74
- 76Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle51
- 82Plow through86
- 56Softness80
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 89.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 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 carbon friction surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam walls | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer |
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.
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 softness: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 80 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Softness
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (80 vs 56).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 20 points (94 vs 74).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (96 vs 80).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 14 points (94 vs 80).
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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 86 vs 76, sweet spot 88 vs 78, consistency 93 vs 80. Twist weight 6.7 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 96 vs 80, touch 94 vs 74, forgiveness 86 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 94 vs 74, control 96 vs 80, plow through 86 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 V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 56, forgiveness 86 vs 76, twist weight 88 vs 76. Its 16 mm KineticFrame 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 V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want pop (+14), maneuverability (+11), launch angle (+9). 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 V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want softness (+24), touch (+20), control (+16). 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 V 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 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 V 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 14 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 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 V 16 at 96 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 V 16 scores 92 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 2-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 6.7. 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 V 14 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 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface face. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, 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 14 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 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 V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on softness by 24 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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