JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, which costs $250.
Power
90 vs 86
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Forgiveness
89 vs 84
Hand speed
112 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power90
- 90Control90
- 90Spin93
- 84Forgiveness89
- 86Sweet spot90
- 86Stability89
- 80Maneuverability75
- 82Pop84
- 88Touch88
- 90Consistency90
- 70Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight88
- 52Launch angle55
- 82Plow through85
- 80Softness84
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro 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 | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core 4 | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
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.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 76 against 70 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($250 vs $240) that it should not break the tie.
Swing weight
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Twist weight
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 5 points (80 vs 75).
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
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 84, sweet spot 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.9 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 87.5 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.4 in on the Scorpeus Pro IV 16, 5.5 in on the Coral Pro.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 87.6 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.4 in on the Scorpeus Pro IV 16, 5.5 in on the Coral Pro.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 80, forgiveness 89 vs 84, twist weight 88 vs 82. Its 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want swing weight (+6), twist weight (+6), forgiveness (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Coral Pro. 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 Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 86 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 84). Its 6.9 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.4 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 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?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on swing weight by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $250 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Related comparisons
The other matchups shoppers open in the same session as this one.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Series Two Project Flash
- Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Mod TA-15 3S 16
- Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs V-Sol Pro 16
- Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs R3 Pulsar
- Coral Pro vs CRBN-3X Power Series
- Coral Pro vs OMNI 16
- Coral Pro vs J2CR
- Coral Pro vs Infinity Ruby 16
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Guides featuring these paddles
Still deciding? These buying guides put JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and Six Zero Coral Pro in context against the rest of the database.
Read the full reviews: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 and Six Zero Coral Pro. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.