JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
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
- 88Power77
- 96Control89
- 92Spin90
- 86Forgiveness77
- 88Sweet spot75
- 90Stability84
- 73Maneuverability92
- 80Pop76
- 94Touch88
- 93Consistency83
- 74Swing weight50
- 88Twist weight74
- 51Launch angle49
- 86Plow through64
- 80Softness85
Specs
| $300 | Price | $130 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 100 |
| 6.7 | Twist weight | 6.4 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 74 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $170 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points (74 vs 50).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 22 points (86 vs 64).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 19 points (92 vs 73).
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want swing weight (+24), plow through (+22), twist weight (+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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+19), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 24 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. 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 89. 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 Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. 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 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $170 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on swing weight by 24 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $300 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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