JOOLA Agassi Pro 16

Who should buy the Agassi Pro 16?

Agassi Pro 16 head-to-head comparisons

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• Agassi Pro 16 vs CRBN-5 TruFoam HybridCross-shopped at the same price
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Pro Ultimate Elongated 16Premium step up
• Agassi Pro 16 vs 1X TruFoam PowerCross-shopped at the same price
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Mod TA-15 3S 16Same brand, more control
• Agassi Pro 16 vs TruFoam Genesis XCross-shopped at the same price
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Series One Project Black$50 cheaper
• Agassi Pro 16 vs CRBN⁴ TruFoam BarragePremium step up
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Friction Pro Elongated V2Cross-shopped at the same price
• Agassi Pro 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 2Premium step up

DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Agassi Pro 16

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JOOLA Agassi Pro 16

IQ 85.6 · $250

8 paddles within 5% of the Agassi Pro 16

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Gearbox Pro Ultimate Elongated 16$275 (+25) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.2%87
   +8 softness+3 control+2 forgiveness+2 sweet spot

   +8 softness · Higher IQ score (86.8 vs 85.6)

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2. #2RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2$249.99 (-0.009999999999990905) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.1%86
   +6 launch angle+4 power+4 spin+4 pop

   +6 launch angle · Higher IQ score (86.3 vs 85.6)

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3. #3JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16$250 · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%86
   +6 maneuverability-4 swing weight-4 plow through-2 power

   +6 maneuverability · -4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (86 vs 85.6)

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4. #4CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid$270 (+20) · 14 mm · hybridDNA match98%87
   +4 forgiveness+4 sweet spot+4 twist weight+2 power

   +4 forgiveness · Higher IQ score (86.9 vs 85.6)

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5. #5Proton Series One Project Black$200 (-50) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98%84
   -4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot-4 consistency-4 softness

   Saves $50 versus the Agassi Pro 16 · -4 forgiveness

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6. #6CRBN CRBN-1X$220 (-30) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.8%88
   +6 softness+4 spin+4 twist weight+3 control

   Saves $30 versus the Agassi Pro 16 · +6 softness · Higher IQ score (87.5 vs 85.6)

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7. #7Ronbus Nova R1$160 (-90) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.8%86
   +13 softness+3 control+3 launch angle-3 plow through

   Saves $90 versus the Agassi Pro 16 · +13 softness · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 85.6)

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8. #811SIX24 Pegasus Gen 3$190 (-60) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.7%85
   +11 softness+5 launch angle-3 consistency+3 swing weight

   Saves $60 versus the Agassi Pro 16 · +11 softness

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Best alternatives to the Agassi Pro 16

Each pick beats the Agassi Pro 16 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Agassi Pro 16 vs CRBN-3X Power Series
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Perseus Pro V 16
• Agassi Pro 16 vs Quartz Control

Agassi Pro 16 — frequently asked questions

Is the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 84/100 and the paddle is tuned for advanced/pro play. A developing player is better served by something more forgiving and cheaper — see our beginner shortlist.

Is the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 worth the price?

At $250 it sits in the 81th percentile of the database for cost and the 72th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at $170 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Agassi Pro 16 compare to the Pro Ultimate Elongated 16?

They are close on DNA. The Agassi Pro 16 reads power 88 / control 86 / spin 90 against 88 / 89 / 90 for the Pro Ultimate Elongated 16, at $250 versus $275. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the JOOLA Agassi Pro 16 approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. JOOLA submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Agassi Pro 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Agassi Pro 16 have good spin?

Spin measures 90/100 — the 55th percentile of our database — off a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. That is top-tier: enough bite for heavy topspin drives and rolls.

Is the Agassi Pro 16 head heavy?

Swing weight is 118 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.6. That is on the heavy side of the database — you get plow-through and stability, and pay for it in hand speed at the net. Static weight is 8.3 oz.

Does the Agassi Pro 16 benefit from lead tape?

It already swings at 118 kg·cm², so adding weight at 12 o'clock will make it sluggish. If you customise, keep it to a few grams at 3 and 9 o'clock for stability. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Agassi Pro 16?

The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Agassi Pro 16 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Agassi Pro 16; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 86) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 88).

Who is the Agassi Pro 16 best for?

Tennis converts who drive from the baseline. Skill levels we would put on it: advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.5 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Agassi Pro 16?

elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm Propulsion Core with foam edge core, Raw Toray T700 carbon face, 8.3 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Agassi Pro 16 good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.5 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Agassi Pro 16 or Perseus Pro V 16?

Both are JOOLA. The Agassi Pro 16 reads IQ 85.6 at $250; the Perseus Pro V 16 reads IQ 89.1 at $300. The clearest split is control (86 vs 96).

How does PickleballLookup score the Agassi Pro 16?

The IQ score of 85.6 is a weighted composite of the 15 Paddle DNA traits, normalized across every paddle in the database so the number means the same thing on any page. Performance traits carry the most weight; descriptive traits like swing weight carry none. Full methodology is published.