JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
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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Perseus Pro V 16
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Quick answer
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7, which costs $105.
Power
88 vs 76
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 85
Forgiveness
86 vs 77
Hand speed
93 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$105 at IQ 79.4 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power76
- 96Control85
- 92Spin90
- 86Forgiveness77
- 88Sweet spot76
- 90Stability74
- 73Maneuverability98
- 80Pop79
- 94Touch85
- 93Consistency79
- 74Swing weight39
- 88Twist weight68
- 51Launch angle51
- 86Plow through47
- 80Softness82
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 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 | Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $105 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 79.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.65 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 12.7 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 93 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9375 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Polymer 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.
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 verdict
At 7.65 oz this is the lightest paddle in the database, and the 12.7 mm core makes it faster still. It is a hands-speed specialist, not a power tool.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 86 against 47 for Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 — a 39-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, softness, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 is $195 cheaper at $105.
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 39 points (86 vs 47).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 35 points (74 vs 39).
Maneuverability
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 leads by 25 points (98 vs 73).
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 20 points (88 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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 68, sweet spot 88 vs 76, stability 90 vs 74. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- 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 — control 96 vs 85, power 88 vs 76, consistency 93 vs 79. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Power
- Consistency
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 — plow through 86 vs 47, power 88 vs 76, touch 94 vs 85. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 68, forgiveness 86 vs 77. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want plow through (+39), swing weight (+35), twist weight (+20). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
Take Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 if you want maneuverability (+25). Its swing weight of 93 kg·cm² and 12.7 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 79.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 39 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7, at 93 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 Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 76 for Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7. 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 85. 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 PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face on Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7. 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 77). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 costs $105, $195 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. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7: 12.7 mm Polymer Honeycomb core with a PT-700 Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 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. Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 at 7.65 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (93 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Bantam ALW-C 12.7 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on plow through by 39 points; everything else is within 35 points. At $300 vs $105, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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