
Packing your next court

Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 11 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm
Selkirk Omni Chalk
| Score | Perseus 16mm | Chalk |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Control | 3.5 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.4 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.1 | 3.3 (higher) |
| Touch | 3.3 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus 16mm | Chalk |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk Omni |
| Year | 2024 | — |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Core | 16 mm | — |
| Weight | 7.8–8.2 oz | 7.4–7.9 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | 4.25 |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Face | raw carbon | fiberglass |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | approved | unknown |
| Price (PH) | ~₱16,182 | ~₱17,399 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm
“It’s a great choice for intermediate to advanced players looking for a versatile paddle that performs well in nearly every aspect of the game.”
Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm vs…
Selkirk Omni Chalk vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Selkirk Omni Chalk higher overall: the Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm has 3.3★ from 8 ratings and the Selkirk Omni Chalk has 3.5★ from 3 ratings. Pick the Selkirk Omni Chalk if you want more control, spin and touch. The Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm is about ₱1,217 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm scores 3.3/5 and the Selkirk Omni Chalk 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Selkirk Omni Chalk is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk Omni Chalk 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Selkirk Omni Chalk is rated higher on spin — the Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk Omni Chalk 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,182 for the Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm and ~₱17,399 for the Selkirk Omni Chalk. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7.8–8.2 oz vs 7.4–7.9 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Joola Perseus 16mm 16mm as approved and the Selkirk Omni Chalk as unknown.