Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 17 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
| Score | Perseus Pro IV | AMPED Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Control | 3.5 (higher) | 3.0 |
| Spin | 3.2 (higher) | 3.0 |
| Feel | 3.4 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Touch | 3.2 | 3.3 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus Pro IV | AMPED Pro Air |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 7.8–8.2 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Face | raw carbon | carbon |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | approved | approved |
| Price (PH) | ~₱16,240 | ~₱11,600 |
~ = 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 IV 16mm vs…
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs…
PaddleBag players rate them about the same overall: the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm has 3.3★ from 13 ratings and the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta has 3.2★ from 4 ratings. Pick the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm if you want more control and spin. The Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is about ₱4,640 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 3.0/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is rated higher on spin — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.2/5 and the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 3.0/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,240 for the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm and ~₱11,600 for the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. 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 7.8–8.2 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
Yes. PaddleBag lists both as USAP approved.
