JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ProXR Signature 13
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
- 88Power84
- 96Control83
- 92Spin90
- 86Forgiveness70
- 88Sweet spot69
- 90Stability73
- 73Maneuverability78
- 80Pop78
- 94Touch85
- 93Consistency75
- 74Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight59
- 51Launch angle51
- 86Plow through77
- 80Softness83
Specs
| $300 | Price | $70 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 13 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 111 |
| 6.7 | Twist weight | 5.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 6 in |
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.
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 59 for ProXR Signature 13 — a 29-point gap. They are effectively level on softness, spin, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $230 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 29 points (88 vs 59).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 19 points (88 vs 69).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 18 points (93 vs 75).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want twist weight (+29), sweet spot (+19), consistency (+18). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs ProXR Signature 13 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the ProXR Signature 13?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 29 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 111 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 ProXR Signature 13?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 84 for ProXR Signature 13. 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 83. 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 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face on ProXR Signature 13. 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 6.7 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (86) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $230 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. ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProXR Signature 13 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 Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- ProXR Signature 13 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on twist weight by 29 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $300 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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