JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16

Who should buy the Perseus Pro V 16?

Perseus Pro V 16 head-to-head comparisons

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

• Perseus Pro V 16 vs Perseus Pro IV 16Same brand, more power
• Perseus Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 2Cross-shopped at the same price
• Perseus Pro V 16 vs OMNI 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• Perseus Pro V 16 vs Perseus CFS 16Same brand, more control
• Perseus Pro V 16 vs Coral Pro$60 cheaper
• Perseus Pro V 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 3Cross-shopped at the same price

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JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16

IQ 89.1 · $300

8 paddles within 5% of the Perseus Pro V 16

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1JOOLA Perseus CFS 16$240 (-60) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98%87
   -4 power-4 forgiveness-4 sweet spot-3 plow through

   Saves $60 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · -4 power

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2. #2JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16$280 (-20) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.5%88
   +5 pop+5 swing weight-4 touch+4 launch angle

   Saves $20 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +5 pop · -4 touch

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3. #3Selkirk OMNI 16$280 (-20) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.3%89
   +6 softness-4 control-4 spin+4 forgiveness

   Saves $20 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +6 softness · -4 control

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4. #4Six Zero Coral Pro$240 (-60) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.3%89
   -6 control-6 touch+4 pop+4 launch angle

   Saves $60 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +4 pop · -6 control

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5. #5CRBN CRBN-1X$220 (-80) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match97.2%88
   -7 control-7 touch+6 launch angle+5 swing weight

   Saves $80 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +6 launch angle · -7 control

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6. #6Ronbus Tenon$180 (-120) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.1%88
   -5 control+5 maneuverability-5 touch+5 softness

   Saves $120 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +5 maneuverability · -5 control

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7. #7Honolulu J2CR$230 (-70) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match96.7%89
   -8 touch-7 control+7 pop+5 maneuverability

   Saves $70 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +7 pop · -8 touch

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8. #8CRBN TruFoam Genesis 2$280 (-20) · 14 mm · standardDNA match96.5%88
   +9 softness-7 control+7 launch angle-6 touch

   Saves $20 versus the Perseus Pro V 16 · +9 softness · -7 control

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Best alternatives to the Perseus Pro V 16

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

• Perseus Pro V 16 vs Quartz Control
• Perseus Pro V 16 vs Ultré Power 2

Perseus Pro V 16 — frequently asked questions

Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 good for beginners?

Not our first recommendation. Forgiveness sits at 86/100 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 V 16 worth the price?

At $300 it sits in the 98th percentile of the database for cost and the 100th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Six Zero Quartz Control at $190 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Perseus Pro V 16 compare to the Perseus CFS 16?

They are close on DNA. The Perseus Pro V 16 reads power 88 / control 96 / spin 92 against 84 / 95 / 91 for the Perseus CFS 16, at $300 versus $240. 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 Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Perseus Pro V 16 have good spin?

Spin measures 92/100 — the 77th 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 Perseus Pro V 16 head heavy?

Swing weight is 118 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.7. 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 Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 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 Perseus Pro V 16 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Perseus Pro V 16; if you want to change something, look at a higher-control build and the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 adds power (94 vs 88).

Who is the Perseus Pro V 16 best for?

Tournament players who win on soft hands. 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 V 16?

hybrid shape, 16.5 in long by 7.5 in wide, 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core, Raw Toray T700 carbon face, 8.3 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Perseus Pro V 16 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 V 16 or Perseus Pro IV 16?

Both are JOOLA. The Perseus Pro V 16 reads IQ 89.1 at $300; the Perseus Pro IV 16 reads IQ 88.3 at $280. The clearest split is control (96 vs 93).

How does PickleballLookup score the Perseus Pro V 16?

The IQ score of 89.1 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.