JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, which costs $250.
Power
86 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Forgiveness
90 vs 84
Hand speed
108 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$230 at IQ 86.1 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 · $230 · IQ 86.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 79Power86
- 91Control90
- 88Spin90
- 90Forgiveness84
- 92Sweet spot86
- 86Stability86
- 78Maneuverability80
- 74Pop82
- 89Touch88
- 88Consistency90
- 68Swing weight70
- 82Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle52
- 78Plow through82
- 82Softness80
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 — better | $250 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 | 86.3 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Propulsion Core 4 |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest sweet-spot scores in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 82 against 74 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, maneuverability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is $20 cheaper at $230.
Pop
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Power
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 7 points (86 vs 79).
Forgiveness
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
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 Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, sweet spot 92 vs 86, control 91 vs 90. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 and keep the $20.
- Power
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 86 vs 79, plow through 82 vs 78, spin 90 vs 88. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, softness 82 vs 80. Its 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+6). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want pop (+8), power (+7), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 86.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 for power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 versus 90. 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 84). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 costs $230, $20 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 Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 5.4 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.1 oz, though swing weight differs (108 vs 112) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 to the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on pop by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $230 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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