JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, which costs $130.
Power
88 vs 77
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 89
Forgiveness
86 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
100 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
$130 at IQ 82 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $130 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 82 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 100 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.85 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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 — sweet spot 88 vs 75, twist weight 88 vs 74, forgiveness 86 vs 77. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
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 77, control 96 vs 89, forgiveness 86 vs 77. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Control
- Forgiveness
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 — plow through 86 vs 64, power 88 vs 77, touch 94 vs 88. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 74, forgiveness 86 vs 77. Its 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
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 scores 88 for 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 the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 77). 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 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. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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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