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 Vanguard Pro Invikta
| Score | Perseus Pro IV | Vanguard Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.4 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Control | 3.5 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.2 | 3.3 (higher) |
| Feel | 3.4 (higher) | 3.0 |
| Touch | 3.2 | 3.3 (higher) |
| Spec | Perseus Pro IV | Vanguard Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~₱14,500 |
~ = 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 Vanguard Pro 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 Vanguard Pro Invikta has 3.3★ from 3 ratings. Pick the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm if you want more control and feel. The Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta is about ₱1,740 cheaper.
They're about even on power — the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm scores 3.4/5 and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro 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 Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.3/5 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 Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱16,240 for the Joola Perseus Pro IV 16mm and ~₱14,500 for the Selkirk Vanguard Pro 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.
