Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 16 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm
Selkirk Omni Chalk
| Score | Perseus Pro IV | Chalk |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Control | 3.5 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Spin | 3.2 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.4 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Touch | 3.2 | 3.7 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus Pro IV | Chalk |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk Omni |
| Year | 2024 | — |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Core | 16 mm | — |
| Weight | 7.9–8.3 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) | ~₱16,240 | ~₱17,399 |
~ = 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 Omni Chalk vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Selkirk Omni Chalk higher overall: the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm has 3.3★ from 13 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 Pro IV 16mm is about ₱1,159 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk Omni Chalk 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Selkirk Omni Chalk is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 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 Pro IV 16mm scores 3.2/5 and the Selkirk Omni Chalk 3.7/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,240 for the Joola Perseus Pro IV 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 7.9–8.3 oz vs 7.4–7.9 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
PaddleBag lists the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm as approved and the Selkirk Omni Chalk as unknown.
