JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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
- 94Power92
- 80Control84
- 90Spin87
- 76Forgiveness80
- 78Sweet spot82
- 82Stability89
- 84Maneuverability65
- 94Pop90
- 74Touch80
- 80Consistency83
- 70Swing weight86
- 76Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle63
- 82Plow through92
- 56Softness74
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 | Selkirk Labs Project 006 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 83.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 124 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction surface | Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam walls | Thermoformed 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.
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 scores 84 against 65 for Selkirk Labs Project 006 — a 19-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($280 vs $280) that it should not break the tie.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 19 points (84 vs 65).
Softness
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 18 points (74 vs 56).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
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
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is a narrow pick at this level — stability 89 vs 82, forgiveness 80 vs 76, sweet spot 82 vs 78. Twist weight 6.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Stability
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Perseus Pro V 14, elongated on the Labs Project 006.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.8 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Perseus Pro V 14, elongated on the Labs Project 006.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 74 vs 56, forgiveness 80 vs 76, twist weight 82 vs 76. Its 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.5 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 maneuverability (+19), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want softness (+18), swing weight (+16), plow through (+10). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Selkirk Labs Project 006 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 or the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.7 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 19 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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 Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 92 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 at 84 versus 80. Its 14 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 14 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction surface face, against 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 3-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 6.2. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Labs Project 006 carries the higher forgiveness score (80) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 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 Labs Project 006 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 82 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the Selkirk Labs Project 006?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads on maneuverability by 19 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $280 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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