JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, which costs $300.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
112 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$250 at IQ 86.3 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · $250 · IQ 86.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power86
- 96Control90
- 92Spin90
- 86Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot86
- 90Stability86
- 73Maneuverability80
- 80Pop82
- 94Touch88
- 93Consistency90
- 74Swing weight70
- 88Twist weight82
- 51Launch angle52
- 86Plow through82
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 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 16 | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $250 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 86.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Propulsion Core 4 |
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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 80 against 73 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is $50 cheaper at $250.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 7 points (80 vs 73).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (96 vs 90).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 6 points (88 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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 82, stability 90 vs 86, forgiveness 86 vs 84. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and keep the $50.
- Control
- Touch
- 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 — touch 94 vs 88, control 96 vs 90, 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 81.5 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+6), touch (+6), twist weight (+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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want maneuverability (+7). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 112 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 86 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 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 90. 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 Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. 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 84). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 costs $250, $50 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 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 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on maneuverability by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $300 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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