JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
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 Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, which costs $220.
Power
88 vs 83
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 92
Control
96 vs 92
Forgiveness
86 vs 79
Hand speed
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
105 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
$220 at IQ 81.2 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power83
- 96Control92
- 92Spin92
- 86Forgiveness79
- 88Sweet spot79
- 90Stability71
- 73Maneuverability87
- 80Pop75
- 94Touch92
- 93Consistency81
- 74Swing weight58
- 88Twist weight56
- 51Launch angle50
- 86Plow through69
- 80Softness84
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A 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 | Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 81.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.15 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 105 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 5.8 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | ProPulsion Foam |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A verdict
The UPA-A revision brings the Coral Pro under the new pro-tour surface limits. It is measurably tamer than the original Coral Pro, and it is the version that is tournament-legal going forward.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 against 56 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A — a 32-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A is $80 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 32 points (88 vs 56).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 19 points (90 vs 71).
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 17 points (86 vs 69).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (74 vs 58).
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 — twist weight 88 vs 56, stability 90 vs 71, sweet spot 88 vs 79. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A and keep the $80.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 86 vs 69, power 88 vs 83, control 96 vs 92. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- 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 — twist weight 88 vs 56, forgiveness 86 vs 79. 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 twist weight (+32), stability (+19), plow through (+17). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A
Take Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A if you want maneuverability (+14), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 81.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 32 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A, at 105 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 Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 83 for Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A. 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 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 92 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, with the higher forgiveness score (86 vs 79). Its 6.7 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A costs $220, $80 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A: 16 mm ProPulsion Foam core with a Double Diamond Tough Raw Carbon Fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A at 8.15 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on twist weight by 32 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $300 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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