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 | JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 | Ronbus Nova R1 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 87.1/100 | 85.7/100 |
| MSRP | $240 | $160 |
| Best tracked price | $240 | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 116 | 116 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
- Tracked range
- $240 – $250
- Typical (median)
- $245
- All-time low
- $240
- Availability
- 2 / 2 in stock
Ronbus Nova R1
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
Paddle DNA™
- Power8487
- Control9589
- Spin9188
- Forgiveness8285
- Sweet spot8486
- Stability8887
- Maneuverability7473
- Pop7983
- Touch9386
- Consistency9287
- Swing weight7279
- Twist weight8684
- Launch angle5257
- Plow through8385
- Softness7885
Bars listed in the order JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 · Ronbus Nova R1
Verdicts
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
The most complete tournament paddle we have measured. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
Ronbus Nova R1
Ronbus keeps doing the same thing: premium specs, mid-tier price. The Nova R1 lands between a control and power build and does not embarrass itself in either direction.