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JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
The JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm is a 16 mm elongated pickleball paddle weighing 8 oz, with a Higher-grit carbon surface, listed around $179.95.
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
From JOOLA
JOOLA lists the Perseus POWER FX as its first full-foam paddle: Perseus (elongated) shape, 16mm EPP foam core, higher-grit surface, 8.0 oz average, 16.5 × 7.5 in, 5.5 in grip, USA Pickleball certified, $179.95. Swing/twist weight not published.
Official JOOLA product page →Cross-shopping? Most buyers weigh the Perseus POWER FX 16mm against the Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm — see them side by side, or browse every JOOLA paddle.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing wt
- Not verified
- Twist wt
- Not verified
- Shape
- elongated
- Surface
- Higher-grit carbon surface
- Grip
- 5.5 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Full EPP foam with JOOLA’s extended propulsion core
- Familiar 16mm Perseus elongated shape
- USA Pickleball certified
Cons
- Swing and twist weights not published
- DNA is estimated, not laboratory-tested
- Foam feel differs from honeycomb Perseus models
Paddle DNA Verdict
Last updated: October 2026
Derived from our published scoring model and sourced paddle specifications.
Should you buy the Perseus POWER FX 16mm?
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
Comparable swing and twist weights are not verified. Retailer readings use their source-native scale and are not used to infer hand speed, head heaviness or stability. All DNA scores are estimates, not measured performance results.
- Best for
- Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
- Playing style
- Construction-led choice; demo recommended
- Avoid if
- Swing and twist weights not published; DNA is estimated, not laboratory-tested; Foam feel differs from honeycomb Perseus models
Community consensus
What other players say about the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Verbatim excerpts from public discussion and independent reviews, plus the themes they add up to. These are other people's opinions, not ours, and every quote links back to where it was written.
No sourced community excerpts are published for this paddle yet. We only quote text we can link back to.
Who should buy the Perseus POWER FX 16mm?
- Former tennis players and two-handed backhands
- Singles players and drivers who end points with pace
- Brand-new beginners still finding a contact point
AI paddle match
If you like the Perseus POWER FX 16mm, you'll probably like…
Each pick is the database's best answer to one specific question, ranked by how far it moves the needle versus the Perseus POWER FX 16mm.
- Better controlJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16Control 96 vs 80, touch 94 vs 80IQ 89.1 · $300
- More powerSelkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16Power 95 vs 91, pop 90 vs 90IQ 87.1 · $332.99
- Better valueVERSIX Strike 4FIQ 69.7 at $15 — $164.95 less than the Perseus POWER FX 16mmIQ 69.7 · $15
- Similar feelGearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mmClosest DNA profile in the database to the Perseus POWER FX 16mmIQ 82.7 · $279.99
- More spinCRBN-2X SquareSpin 96 vs 84 off a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply faceIQ 87.3 · $229
- More forgivingSix Zero Quartz ControlForgiveness 91 vs 82, sweet spot 92 vs 82IQ 88 · $190
Most compared with the Perseus POWER FX 16mm
The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Black Diamond Power 16Cross-shopped at the same price
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Bantam TKO-C 14Cross-shopped at the same price
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Warrior Edge 14Cross-shopped at the same price
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Loco 16mm ElongatedCross-shopped at the same price
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mmCross-shopped at the same price
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Evoke Premier ProCross-shopped at the same price
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs CX14E Ultimate PowerPremium step up
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Power Pro X 14Premium step up
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs R4 PulsarCross-shopped at the same price
More comparisons in this bracket
Other head-to-heads shoppers read alongside the Perseus POWER FX 16mm.
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- Honolulu J6CR vs Selkirk OMNI 16
- J6CR vs Coral Pro
- Coral Pro vs Ruby
- Coral Pro vs Coral Hybrid 16
- J2CR vs Coral Hybrid 16
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
Every trait normalised 0-100 against the full database, so these numbers mean the same thing on any paddle page. How we score →
Estimated scores: this Paddle DNA is our estimate from the manufacturer's published specs. It is not a sourced profile and is not used in our Best lists.
Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
IQ 81.9 · $179.95
8 paddles within 5% of the Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Ranked by DNA deviation
- #1Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm$279.99 (+100.04000000000002) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.3%83-7 maneuverability+6 plow through+5 swing weight+4 spin
+6 plow through · -7 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (82.7 vs 81.9)
- +5 touch+5 twist weight+4 control+4 spin
Saves $69.96 versus the Perseus POWER FX 16mm · +5 touch · Higher IQ score (84.1 vs 81.9)
- -10 softness-6 power-6 maneuverability-6 pop
-10 softness
- +8 twist weight+6 spin+6 sweet spot+5 control
+8 twist weight · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 81.9)
- -8 launch angle-6 pop+6 twist weight-6 softness
Saves $39.94999999999999 versus the Perseus POWER FX 16mm · +6 twist weight · -8 launch angle · Higher IQ score (83.7 vs 81.9)
- -8 power-8 pop-6 spin+6 twist weight
+6 twist weight · -8 power
- -10 softness+6 spin+6 swing weight+6 twist weight
+6 spin · -10 softness · Higher IQ score (85.1 vs 81.9)
- -18 softness-6 touch+6 twist weight+5 stability
+6 twist weight · -18 softness · Higher IQ score (82.6 vs 81.9)
Best alternatives to the Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Each pick beats the Perseus POWER FX 16mm on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.
Similar paddles to the Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Closest matches by player level, hand weight and price — the paddles most players cross-shop against the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm.
- LUZZ Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm97% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced / pro
- Weight
- 7.93 oz(-0.07 vs Perseus POWER FX 16mm)
- Price
- $179(-$1)
- CRBN-3X Power Series97% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced / pro
- Weight
- 8 oz(same as Perseus POWER FX 16mm)
- Price
- $170(-$10)
- Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)95% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced / pro
- Weight
- 7.9 oz(-0.10 vs Perseus POWER FX 16mm)
- Price
- $175(-$5)
- Proton Series Two Project Flash93% match
- Player level
- intermediate / advanced / pro
- Weight
- 8 oz(same as Perseus POWER FX 16mm)
- Price
- $200(+$20)
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Cannon XPP M1 Elongated 16mm
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs CRBN-3X Power Series
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Series Four (Project Roadrunner)
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Series Two Project Flash
Same playing profile (within 8% DNA)
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm16 mm · elongated · 8 oz · SW Not verified$279.9983
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm16 mm · elongated · 7.85 oz · SW 116$109.9984
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro16 mm · standard · 8.2 oz · SW 112$18081
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm16 mm · hybrid · 7.9 oz · SW 112$16986- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Spitfire Elongated 16mm
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Evoke Premier Pro
- Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
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Want a different matchup? Compare any two paddles or browse the full paddle database. Buying your first paddle? Read the beginner paddle guide.
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Perseus POWER FX 16mm — frequently asked questions
- Are swing and twist weights verified for JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm?
- Comparable catalog inertia is not verified. JustPaddles readings are preserved separately in their published scale and are not converted or used to rank handling or stability.
- Are Perseus POWER FX 16mm DNA scores measured?
- No. All 15 traits and their derived IQ score are editorial estimates from published specifications. They do not establish laboratory power, spin, forgiveness or feel results.
- What shape and size is Perseus POWER FX 16mm?
- 16mm elongated, 16.5 × 7.5 inches, 8 oz, with a 5.5-inch handle and 4.125-inch grip.
- What does Perseus POWER FX 16mm cost?
- Manufacturer-listed price is $179.95, checked 2026-10-28; check current offers before purchase.
Perseus POWER FX 16mm on video
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Evidence & sources — how we know this
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Every significant number on this page carries a source and a date. Where a figure comes from the manufacturer rather than our own measurement, we say so.
- Price
$179.95
Amazon listing — checked October 28, 2026
- Weight
8 oz
Manufacturer specification — recorded October 28, 2026
- Core thickness
16 mm
Manufacturer specification — recorded October 28, 2026
- Swing weight
Not verified
Comparable measurement not verified; retailer readings use a separate scale
- Twist weight
Not verified
Comparable measurement not verified; retailer readings use a separate scale
- Paddle DNA (15 traits)
IQ 81.9/100
Editorial estimates from published specifications, not laboratory measurements
- USAP approval
Listed by the manufacturer as USA Pickleball approved
USA Pickleball equipment database — checked October 28, 2026
- Alex's experience
Not personally tested
Analysis on this page is spec-derived, not play-tested
Spot an error? Send a correction — every fix is logged publicly. Full protocol on our methodology page.
Why trust this page?
We separate firsthand testing from research-based analysis. Specifications are sourced and dated, corrections are logged publicly, and affiliate relationships never affect Paddle IQ scores.
Reviewed by Alex Zubarev →Our methodology →Editorial policy →
Built from published specifications, independent measurements, manufacturer data and Paddle DNA™ analysis — not from personal play testing. We say so rather than implying court time we haven't put in. Editorial policy · Affiliate disclosure
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Founder, PickleballLookupAlex built the Paddle DNA™ database behind PickleballLookup — 15 normalized traits scored for every paddle in the catalog. Every page on this site is generated from that data and editorially reviewed before publication.
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Last updated October 2026 · How we score paddles