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 are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 81.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
94 vs 88
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 80
Forgiveness
86 vs 76
Hand speed
111 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$299.95 at IQ 89.1 vs $299.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $299.95 · IQ 89.1
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 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 score 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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. Both sell for $299.95, so price cannot break the tie.
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 scores 94 for 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 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 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 76). Twist weight is identical at 6.7, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $299.95. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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. 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?
- 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?
- 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 less stable 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 $299.95 vs $299.95, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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