JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash
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
Proton Series Two Project Flash wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 84
Hand speed
Too close to call
111 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Proton Series Two Project Flash
$200 at IQ 85.3 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Proton Series Two Project Flash · $200 · IQ 85.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power84
- 90Control88
- 90Spin92
- 84Forgiveness84
- 86Sweet spot86
- 86Stability84
- 80Maneuverability80
- 82Pop80
- 88Touch86
- 90Consistency88
- 70Swing weight70
- 82Twist weight80
- 52Launch angle50
- 82Plow through80
- 80Softness80
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 | Proton Series Two Project Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 — better | 85.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Gritted raw carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core 4 | Thermoformed polymer honeycomb |
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.
Proton Series Two Project Flash verdict
The grittiest face Proton has made. Spin 92 puts it in the top tier of the database, and the hybrid shape keeps it usable at the kitchen line.
The verdict
These two score within a few points of each other on every Paddle DNA trait. The decision comes down to core (16 mm Propulsion Core 4 vs 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb), static weight (8.1 oz vs 8 oz), price ($250 vs $200).
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 (85.8 vs 84.8 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 86 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Control
- Power
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.3 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Power
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.5 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Take Proton Series Two Project Flash and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you prefer a 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core — it gives up nothing measurable to Proton Series Two Project Flash.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →Proton Series Two Project Flash
Take Proton Series Two Project Flash if you prefer a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16.
Read the Proton Series Two Project Flash review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Proton Series Two Project Flash FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 85.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On individual traits they are close to identical.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash, at 111 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Proton Series Two Project Flash?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 for power against 84 for Proton Series Two Project Flash. 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 90 versus 88. 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?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash scores 92 for spin off its Gritted raw carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 84 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.6 and 6.7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash costs $200, $50 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Proton Series Two Project Flash: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer honeycomb core with a Gritted raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.4 in handle.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (84) and sweet spot (86) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Proton Series Two Project Flash at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Proton Series Two Project Flash to the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. The two score within a few points on every trait, so this would be a lateral move. At $250 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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