JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk OMNI 16
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
- 88Power89
- 96Control92
- 92Spin88
- 86Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 73Maneuverability74
- 80Pop84
- 94Touch90
- 93Consistency91
- 74Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight89
- 51Launch angle54
- 86Plow through85
- 80Softness86
Specs
| $300 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.1 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 115 |
| 6.7 | Twist weight | 6.9 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 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 OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 86 against 80 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, launch angle, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk OMNI 16 is $20 cheaper at $280.
Softness
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (96 vs 92).
Spin
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Forgiveness
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+4), spin (+4), touch (+4). 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 OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want softness (+6), forgiveness (+4), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Selkirk OMNI 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 88.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, 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 OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 measures 89 on power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full EVA foam core core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 92. 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 88 for the Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 costs $280, $20 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 OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 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?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk OMNI 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 8.1 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 OMNI 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $300 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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