JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
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 spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, which costs $109.99.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Spin
92 vs 88
Control
96 vs 84
Forgiveness
86 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 84.1 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power90
- 96Control84
- 92Spin88
- 86Forgiveness82
- 88Sweet spot83
- 90Stability83
- 73Maneuverability77
- 80Pop88
- 94Touch85
- 93Consistency84
- 74Swing weight74
- 88Twist weight79
- 51Launch angle59
- 86Plow through85
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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 | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is control: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 96 against 84 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on power, plow through, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is $190.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 12 points (96 vs 84).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (94 vs 85).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (93 vs 84).
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (88 vs 79).
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 79, consistency 93 vs 84, sweet spot 88 vs 83. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Consistency
- Sweet spot
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 — control 96 vs 84, touch 94 vs 85, consistency 93 vs 84. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
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 — touch 94 vs 85, control 96 vs 84, spin 92 vs 88. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
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 79, forgiveness 86 vs 82. 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 control (+12), touch (+9), consistency (+9). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want pop (+8), launch angle (+8), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — control — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 88 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 84. 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 QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. In practice a 4-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 82). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm costs $109.99, $190.01 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads on control by 12 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $300 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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