JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 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
- 94Power87
- 80Control89
- 90Spin76
- 76Forgiveness80
- 78Sweet spot79
- 82Stability73
- 84Maneuverability76
- 94Pop75
- 74Touch92
- 80Consistency81
- 70Swing weight69
- 76Twist weight59
- 60Launch angle50
- 82Plow through79
- 56Softness84
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 | Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 — better | $300 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 — better | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.25 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.45 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam walls | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) |
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 Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 scores 84 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Softness
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 28 points (84 vs 56).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 19 points (94 vs 75).
Touch
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 18 points (92 vs 74).
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 17 points (76 vs 59).
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 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 76 vs 59, stability 82 vs 73. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.8 vs 83.1 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Power
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 56, forgiveness 80 vs 76. Its 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core at 8.25 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want pop (+19), twist weight (+17), spin (+14). 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 Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want softness (+28), touch (+18), control (+9). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 or the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (81.9 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 Selkirk Omni Elongated 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 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?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 at 89 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 14 scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction surface face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, with 6.7 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (80) 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with a InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Omni Elongated 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 80 and sweet spot 79 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 leads on softness by 28 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $280 vs $300, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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