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 Pro IV 16 | Ronbus Nova R1 |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 88.3/100 | 85.7/100 |
| MSRP | $280 | $160 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.3 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 118 | 116 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.5 | 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 | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $280.
Ronbus Nova R1
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $160.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9087
- Control9389
- Spin9388
- Forgiveness8585
- Sweet spot8786
- Stability9087
- Maneuverability7173
- Pop8583
- Touch9086
- Consistency9287
- Swing weight7979
- Twist weight8584
- Launch angle5557
- Plow through8885
- Softness8485
Bars listed in the order JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 · Ronbus Nova R1
Verdicts
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
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.