Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | HEAD Extreme Tour 16 | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 86/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $250 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 114 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Surface | Textured carbon fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction |
| Handle | 5.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $250.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8486
- Control8488
- Spin8692
- Forgiveness8684
- Sweet spot8686
- Stability8686
- Maneuverability7678
- Pop8282
- Touch8086
- Consistency8488
- Swing weight7474
- Twist weight8284
- Launch angle5454
- Plow through8484
- Softness7674
Bars listed in the order HEAD Extreme Tour 16 · JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
Verdicts
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
HEAD's most balanced pickleball build yet. Nothing spikes, but nothing drops below 74 either — a dependable tournament paddle for players who dislike surprises.
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.