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JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta

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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JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16

JOOLA

Perseus Pro V 16

89$300
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Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta

Selkirk

AMPED Pro Air Invikta

82$100
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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

Specs

Specification comparison
$300Price$100
16 mmCore16 mm
8.3 ozWeight8 oz
118Swing weight115
6.7Twist weight6.4
hybridShapeelongated
Raw Toray T700 carbonSurfaceFiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture
5.5 inHandle5 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.

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

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 94 against 76 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta — a 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 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.

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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.

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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?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 88 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. 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 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 6.7 twist weight against 6.4. 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?
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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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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