JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 Perseus Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and control on Paddle DNA against the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16, which costs $150.
Power
88 vs 82
Spin
92 vs 84
Control
96 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
109 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$150 at IQ 84.2 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power82
- 96Control86
- 92Spin84
- 86Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot88
- 90Stability84
- 73Maneuverability78
- 80Pop78
- 94Touch84
- 93Consistency86
- 74Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight82
- 51Launch angle52
- 86Plow through80
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 | ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $150 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 84.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Polypropylene honeycomb |
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.
ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 verdict
Onix finally ships a raw-carbon face. Forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 in a standard shape make it one of the safest $150 paddles on the market.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is control: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 96 against 86 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, pop, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 is $150 cheaper at $150.
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (96 vs 86).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (94 vs 84).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
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 — consistency 93 vs 86, stability 90 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Stability
- Twist weight
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 — control 96 vs 86, spin 92 vs 84, touch 94 vs 84. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 92 vs 84, touch 94 vs 84, power 88 vs 82. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 and keep the $150.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+10), touch (+10), spin (+8). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16
Take ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 84.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16, at 109 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 ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 82 for ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 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 86. 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 84 for the Raw carbon fiber face on ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16. In practice an 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 86). Twist weight is identical at 6.7, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 costs $150, $150 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. ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber 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?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Pro Carbon 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on control by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $300 vs $150, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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