
Packing your next court

Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 22 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
Selkirk OMNI
| Score | Perseus Pro IV | OMNI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Control | 3.5 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.2 | 3.6 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.4 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Touch | 3.2 | 3.8 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus Pro IV | OMNI |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk |
| Year | 2024 | — |
| Shape | elongated | oval |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 oz | 7.5–8.5 oz |
| Grip | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5 in |
| Face | raw carbon | carbon fiber |
| Core type | polymer | polymer |
| USAP | approved | unknown |
| 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 IV 16mm vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Selkirk OMNI higher overall: the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm has 3.3★ from 13 ratings and the Selkirk OMNI has 3.7★ from 9 ratings. Pick the Selkirk OMNI if you want more power, control, spin, feel and touch. The Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is about ₱1,160 cheaper.
The Selkirk OMNI is rated higher on power — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk OMNI 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Selkirk OMNI is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk OMNI 3.8/5 from PaddleBag players. Beginners usually improve fastest with the higher-control paddle.
The Selkirk OMNI is rated higher on spin — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.2/5 and the Selkirk OMNI 3.6/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,240 for the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm and ~₱17,400 for the Selkirk OMNI. Prices with ~ are US retail converted to pesos; local sellers vary, so compare before you buy.
On specs, the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm is elongated and the Selkirk OMNI is oval and weights are 7.9–8.3 oz vs 7.5–8.5 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm as approved and the Selkirk OMNI as unknown.
2 PaddleBag players have both paddles in their public bag.