JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16

Who should buy the Scorpeus Pro IV 16?

Most compared with the Scorpeus Pro IV 16

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

• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Mod TA-15 3S 16Same brand, more control
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs 2X TruFoam GenesisCross-shopped at the same price
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Pro Ultimate Elongated 16Premium step up
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs TruFoam Genesis 2Premium step up
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Agassi Pro 16Same brand, more power
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Magnus 3S 16Same brand, more control
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0Cross-shopped at the same price
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Coral ProCross-shopped at the same price
• Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Tenon$70 cheaper

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JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16

IQ 86.3 · $250

8 paddles within 5% of the Scorpeus Pro IV 16

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1Proton Series Two Project Flash$200 (-50) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.7%85
   -2 power-2 control+2 spin-2 stability

   Saves $50 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16

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2. #2JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16$250 · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.3%86
   -6 softness+4 swing weight-2 control+2 spin

   +4 swing weight · -6 softness

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3. #3Ronbus Tenon$180 (-70) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%88
   +5 softness+4 forgiveness+4 twist weight+3 sweet spot

   Saves $70 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · +5 softness · Higher IQ score (87.8 vs 86.3)

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4. #4Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16$99 (-151) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%86
   -6 plow through+4 softness+3 forgiveness+3 launch angle

   Saves $151 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · +4 softness · -6 plow through

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5. #5Ronbus R3 Pulsar$150 (-100) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%85
   -4 control-4 touch-4 consistency-4 softness

   Saves $100 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · -4 control

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6. #6Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0$230 (-20) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.1%84
   -6 pop-4 power-4 stability-4 maneuverability

   Saves $20 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · -6 pop

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7. #7Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16$170 (-80) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match97.9%86
   -4 power+4 forgiveness-4 plow through-2 control

   Saves $80 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · +4 forgiveness · -4 power

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8. #8Proton Series Four (Project Roadrunner)$175 (-75) · 15 mm · elongatedDNA match97.7%86
   +5 spin+5 launch angle+4 maneuverability-4 plow through

   Saves $75 versus the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 · +5 spin · -4 plow through

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Best alternatives to the Scorpeus Pro IV 16

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

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

Scorpeus Pro IV 16 — frequently asked questions

Is the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 good for beginners?

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

Is the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 worth the price?

At $250 it sits in the 79th percentile of the database for cost and the 82nd 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 compare to the Series Two Project Flash?

They are close on DNA. The Scorpeus Pro IV 16 reads power 86 / control 90 / spin 90 against 84 / 88 / 92 for the Series Two Project Flash, at $250 versus $200. 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 have good spin?

Spin scores 90/100 — the 56th percentile of our database (around the database average) — off a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

Is the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 head heavy?

Swing weight is 112 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.6. That is mid-range: balanced enough that most players will not describe it as head heavy. Static weight is 8.1 oz.

Does the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 112 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16?

The stock handle is 5.4 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Scorpeus Pro IV 16; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 90) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 86).

Who is the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 best for?

All-court competitors who want Gen 4 grip without the weight. Skill levels we would put on it: intermediate, advanced, pro. Handle length of 5.4 in supports a two-handed backhand.

What shape and size is the Scorpeus Pro IV 16?

hybrid shape, 16.3 in long by 7.6 in wide, 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core, Raw Toray T700 carbon face, 8.1 oz. Released 2026.

Is the Scorpeus Pro IV 16 good for two-handed backhands?

Yes — the 5.4 in handle gives your top hand a full grip rather than riding the throat.

Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or Perseus Pro V 16?

Both are JOOLA. The Scorpeus Pro IV 16 reads IQ 86.3 at $250; the Perseus Pro V 16 reads IQ 89.1 at $300. The clearest split is maneuverability (80 vs 73).

How does PickleballLookup score the Scorpeus Pro IV 16?

The IQ score of 86.3 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.