JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 81.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
92 vs 78
Control
96 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Hand speed
115 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$100 at IQ 81.9 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power88
- 96Control80
- 92Spin78
- 86Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot84
- 90Stability86
- 73Maneuverability72
- 80Pop90
- 94Touch76
- 93Consistency80
- 74Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight84
- 51Launch angle62
- 86Plow through86
- 80Softness72
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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 | Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $100 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter |
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.
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 94 against 76 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, swing weight, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $200 cheaper at $100.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 18 points (94 vs 76).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (96 vs 80).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
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 — consistency 93 vs 80, control 96 vs 80, sweet spot 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — control 96 vs 80, spin 92 vs 78, touch 94 vs 76. 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 — touch 94 vs 76, spin 92 vs 78, control 96 vs 80. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
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 — softness 80 vs 72, twist weight 88 vs 84, forgiveness 86 vs 84. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want touch (+18), control (+16), spin (+14). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want launch angle (+11), pop (+10). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta, at 115 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 Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 80. 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 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $200 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture 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?
- 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on touch by 18 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $300 vs $100, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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