JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14

Who should buy the Perseus Pro IV 14?

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

• JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16In depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Agassi Pro 16Same brand, more power
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• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Scorpeus Pro IV 16Same brand, more power
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Mod TA-15 3S 16Same brand, more power
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs LUXX Control Air InviktaCross-shopped at the same price
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Magnus 3S 16Same brand, more power
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• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Edge 18K V2$70 cheaper

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JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14

IQ 77.5 · $250

8 paddles within 5% of the Perseus Pro IV 14

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1. #1JOOLA Perseus 14$120 (-130) · 14 mm · elongatedDNA match98.9%77
   -4 stability-4 plow through+3 maneuverability-3 twist weight

   Saves $130 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · -4 stability

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2. #2ProXR Signature 13$70 (-180) · 13 mm · elongatedDNA match97.5%77
   -5 maneuverability+4 swing weight+4 plow through+3 power

   Saves $180 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · +4 swing weight · -5 maneuverability

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3. #3JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16$120 (-130) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.3%78
   -6 power-6 pop+5 control+5 softness

   Saves $130 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · +5 control · -6 power · Higher IQ score (78.4 vs 77.5)

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4. #4Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7$80 (-170) · 12.7 mm · elongatedDNA match96.8%77
   -7 maneuverability+6 plow through+5 swing weight+4 power

   Saves $170 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · +6 plow through · -7 maneuverability

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5. #5Franklin Signature 16 Composite$70 (-180) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match96.6%74
   -22 spin-6 twist weight-4 touch-3 control

   Saves $180 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · -22 spin

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6. #6Six Zero Coral Pro Hybrid UPA-A$220 (-30) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match96.5%81
   +9 sweet spot+7 forgiveness+6 control-6 swing weight

   Saves $30 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · +9 sweet spot · -6 swing weight · Higher IQ score (81.2 vs 77.5)

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7. #7Gearbox GX2 Integra XL$170 (-80) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match95.9%78
   -8 power+8 control+6 maneuverability-6 pop

   Saves $80 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · +8 control · -8 power · Higher IQ score (78 vs 77.5)

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8. #8Six Zero Coral Hybrid 16$200 (-50) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match95.3%83
   +12 sweet spot+10 forgiveness+7 consistency+6 control

   Saves $50 versus the Perseus Pro IV 14 · +12 sweet spot · -6 swing weight · Higher IQ score (82.7 vs 77.5)

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Best alternatives to the Perseus Pro IV 14

Each pick beats the Perseus Pro IV 14 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs CRBN-3X Power Series
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Perseus Pro V 16
• Perseus Pro IV 14 vs Quartz Control

Perseus Pro IV 14 — frequently asked questions

Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 72/100 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 Perseus Pro IV 14 worth the price?

At $250 it sits in the 79th percentile of the database for cost and the 8th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the CRBN-3X Power Series at $170 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Perseus Pro IV 14 compare to the Perseus 14?

They are close on DNA. The Perseus Pro IV 14 reads power 81 / control 86 / spin 90 against 80 / 86 / 90 for the Perseus 14, at $250 versus $120. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 14 mm better than the 16 mm version?

A 14 mm core returns energy faster, so drives and speed-ups come off harder with less effort. The 16 mm build gives up some of that pop for dwell time and softer hands. Pick 14 mm for pace, 16 mm for touch.

Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 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 Perseus Pro IV 14 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Perseus Pro IV 14 have good spin?

Spin scores 90/100 — the 56th percentile of our database (around the database average) — off a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

Is the Perseus Pro IV 14 head heavy?

Swing weight is 109 kg·cm² and twist weight 5.8. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8 oz.

Does the Perseus Pro IV 14 benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 109 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Perseus Pro IV 14?

The stock handle is 5.5 in long with a 4.125 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 4.125 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Perseus Pro IV 14 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Perseus Pro IV 14; 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 81).

Who is the Perseus Pro IV 14 best for?

Advanced players who attack from the kitchen. 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 Perseus Pro IV 14?

elongated shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 14 mm Propulsion Core, Charged Carbon Surface Technology face, 8 oz. Released 2025.

Is the Perseus Pro IV 14 good for two-handed backhands?

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

Perseus Pro IV 14 or Perseus Pro V 16?

Both are JOOLA. The Perseus Pro IV 14 reads IQ 77.5 at $250; the Perseus Pro V 16 reads IQ 89.1 at $300. The clearest split is forgiveness (72 vs 86).

How does PickleballLookup score the Perseus Pro IV 14?

The IQ score of 77.5 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.