JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16
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 Vulcan V1100 16, which costs $70.
Power
88 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
96 vs 91
Forgiveness
86 vs 75
Hand speed
113 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 79.7 vs $300 at IQ 89.1
Overall pick: JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 · $300 · IQ 89.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power78
- 96Control91
- 92Spin90
- 86Forgiveness75
- 88Sweet spot73
- 90Stability76
- 73Maneuverability73
- 80Pop70
- 94Touch92
- 93Consistency81
- 74Swing weight71
- 88Twist weight62
- 51Launch angle46
- 86Plow through82
- 80Softness90
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16 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 | Vulcan V1100 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $70 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 89.1 — better | 79.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.7 — better | 6 |
| 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 | T700 Raw Carbon Surface |
| Core material | KineticFrame foam-injected polymer | Polypropylene Honeycomb |
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.
Vulcan V1100 16 verdict
A T700 raw-carbon elongated paddle that sells for about a quarter of its MSRP. On sourced specs it competes with paddles at triple the street price.
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 62 for Vulcan V1100 16 — a 26-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, spin, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vulcan V1100 16 is $230 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 26 points (88 vs 62).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 15 points (88 vs 73).
Stability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Consistency
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 12 points (93 vs 81).
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 62, sweet spot 88 vs 73, forgiveness 86 vs 75. Twist weight 6.7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 86 vs 75, power 88 vs 78, consistency 93 vs 81. At 118 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- 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 — power 88 vs 78, plow through 86 vs 82, control 96 vs 91. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Control
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 62, forgiveness 86 vs 75. 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 (+26), sweet spot (+15), stability (+14). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 review →Vulcan V1100 16
Take Vulcan V1100 16 if you want softness (+10). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vulcan V1100 16 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 vs Vulcan V1100 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 or the Vulcan V1100 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (89.1 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 leads by 26 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vulcan V1100 16, at 113 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 Vulcan V1100 16?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 scores 88 for power against 78 for Vulcan V1100 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 91. 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 90 for the T700 Raw Carbon Surface on Vulcan V1100 16. In practice a 2-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 75). Its 6.7 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vulcan V1100 16 costs $70, $230 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. Vulcan V1100 16: 16 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb core with a T700 Raw Carbon Surface.
- 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. Vulcan V1100 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (118 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vulcan V1100 16 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 26 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $300 vs $70, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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