JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG
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
- 88Power74
- 96Control88
- 92Spin82
- 86Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot86
- 90Stability82
- 73Maneuverability78
- 80Pop70
- 94Touch90
- 93Consistency88
- 74Swing weight70
- 88Twist weight78
- 51Launch angle48
- 86Plow through76
- 80Softness92
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG 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 | ProKennex Black Ace LG |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 83.1 |
| 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 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Textured carbon |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Kinetic core with damping chambers |
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.
ProKennex Black Ace LG verdict
The most arm-friendly build in the database. Softness 92 comes from ProKennex's Kinetic damping, and it is the one paddle we recommend without hesitation for players managing tendon pain.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProKennex Black Ace LG is $100 cheaper at $200.
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Softness
ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (92 vs 82).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
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 78, stability 90 vs 82, consistency 93 vs 88. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
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 74, spin 92 vs 82, control 96 vs 88. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Spin
- Control
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 — power 88 vs 74, spin 92 vs 82, plow through 86 vs 76. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
ProKennex Black Ace LG
ProKennex Black Ace LG is the clearer pick at this level — softness 92 vs 80, forgiveness 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want power (+14), spin (+10), pop (+10). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →ProKennex Black Ace LG
Take ProKennex Black Ace LG if you want softness (+12), maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProKennex Black Ace LG review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ProKennex Black Ace LG FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the ProKennex Black Ace LG?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 83.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, 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 ProKennex Black Ace LG?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. 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 88. 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 82 for the Textured carbon face on ProKennex Black Ace LG. In practice a 10-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with 6.7 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and ProKennex Black Ace LG carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG costs $200, $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 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. ProKennex Black Ace LG: 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core with a Textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, 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 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 86 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG 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 ProKennex Black Ace LG to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on power by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $300 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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