JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16
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
- 88Power79
- 96Control91
- 92Spin88
- 86Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot92
- 90Stability86
- 73Maneuverability78
- 80Pop74
- 94Touch89
- 93Consistency88
- 74Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight82
- 51Launch angle50
- 86Plow through78
- 80Softness82
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 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 16 | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $230 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 86.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Charged Surface Technology carbon |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Reactive Polymer Core |
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.
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on softness, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $70 cheaper at $230.
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (88 vs 79).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (74 vs 68).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.2 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $70.
- Twist weight
- Consistency
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 88 vs 79, control 96 vs 91, spin 92 vs 88. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Control
- Spin
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 — power 88 vs 79, plow through 86 vs 78, spin 92 vs 88. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $70.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want power (+9), plow through (+8), pop (+6). 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 Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want maneuverability (+5), forgiveness (+4), sweet spot (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 86.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 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 16 or the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 91. 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 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 costs $230, $70 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 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on power by 9 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $300 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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