JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 87.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Spin
92 vs 88
Control
96 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Hand speed
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
107 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 87.4 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 88Power88
- 96Control86
- 92Spin88
- 86Forgiveness89
- 88Sweet spot90
- 90Stability89
- 73Maneuverability86
- 80Pop88
- 94Touch85
- 93Consistency87
- 74Swing weight65
- 88Twist weight87
- 51Launch angle59
- 86Plow through81
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 87.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm verdict
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 86 against 73 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $190.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 13 points (86 vs 73).
Control
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 10 points (96 vs 86).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (94 vs 85).
Swing weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 9 points (74 vs 65).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.2 vs 88.4 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $190.01.
- Consistency
- Control
- Stability
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 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $190.01.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
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 86, 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $190.01.
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 if you want control (+10), touch (+9), swing weight (+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 Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want maneuverability (+13), pop (+8), launch angle (+8). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 87.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 96 versus 86. 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 86). Its 7.4 twist weight against 6.7 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 Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm to the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on maneuverability by 13 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $300 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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