JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 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
- 94Power90
- 80Control80
- 90Spin86
- 76Forgiveness84
- 78Sweet spot84
- 82Stability84
- 84Maneuverability76
- 94Pop88
- 74Touch74
- 80Consistency82
- 70Swing weight74
- 76Twist weight80
- 60Launch angle58
- 82Plow through84
- 56Softness62
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 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 | Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 82.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| 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 | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls |
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.
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 verdict
Six Zero finally built a power paddle. Pop 88 and power 90 at $180 undercut every flagship drive paddle in the database, and the DBD forgiveness DNA mostly survives the switch.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 scores 84 against 76 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is $100 cheaper at $180.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
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
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 84 vs 76, sweet spot 84 vs 78, twist weight 80 vs 76. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- 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 (83 vs 81.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 and keep the $100.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 84 vs 76, power 94 vs 90, spin 90 vs 86. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 62 vs 56, forgiveness 84 vs 76, twist weight 80 vs 76. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls core at 8.1 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 (+8), pop (+6), power (+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 →Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Take Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 if you want forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+6), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 or the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 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 Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 measures 94 on power against 90 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 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 14 at 80 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 86 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16. In practice a 4-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 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 costs $180, $100 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. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls 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?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads on forgiveness by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $280 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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