
Packing your next court

Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 28 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
Joola Perseus Pro V
| Score | Perseus Pro IV | Perseus Pro V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 | 3.5 (higher) |
| Control | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Spin | 3.2 | 3.3 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.4 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Touch | 3.2 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus Pro IV | Perseus Pro V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Joola |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 7.9–8.4 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Face | raw carbon | raw carbon |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | approved | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱16,240 | ~₱17,400 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
“Used it for a week. I love this paddle, I’m just not satisfied with the sound since it’s honeycomb.”
Joola Perseus Pro V
“Amazing control - ball goes through where I need it to”
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Joola Perseus Pro V higher overall: the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm has 3.3★ from 13 ratings and the Joola Perseus Pro V has 3.5★ from 15 ratings. Pick the Joola Perseus Pro V if you want more feel and touch. The Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is about ₱1,160 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Joola Perseus Pro V 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players.
They're about even on control — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.5/5 and the Joola Perseus Pro V 3.5/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
They're about even on spin — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.2/5 and the Joola Perseus Pro V 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,240 for the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm and ~₱17,400 for the Joola Perseus Pro V. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, weights are 7.9–8.3 oz vs 7.9–8.4 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
Yes. PaddleBag lists both as USAP approved.
1 PaddleBag player has both paddles in their public bag.