JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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
- 88Power88
- 96Control89
- 92Spin94
- 86Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 73Maneuverability70
- 80Pop84
- 94Touch86
- 93Consistency89
- 74Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight90
- 51Launch angle54
- 86Plow through86
- 80Softness78
Specs
| $300 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.7 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 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.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is touch: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 94 against 86 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, maneuverability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $80 cheaper at $220.
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points (94 vs 86).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 7 points (96 vs 89).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want touch (+8), control (+7), consistency (+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 →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want forgiveness (+4), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 88.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — touch — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 116 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 Infinity Ruby 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 measures 88 on power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 92 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on touch by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $300 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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