Packing your next court
Packing your next court
Side-by-side specs, ₱ prices and ratings from 18 PaddleBag players who own these paddles.
Average play-style scores out of 5. Higher wins.
Joola Perseus Pro V
Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta
| Score | Perseus Pro V | Vanguard Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 3.5 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Control | 3.5 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spin | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Feel | 3.6 (higher) | 3.0 |
| Touch | 3.6 (higher) | 3.3 |
| Spec | Perseus Pro V | Vanguard Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Joola | Selkirk |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 7.9–8.4 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) | ~₱17,400 | ~₱14,500 |
~ = US retail converted to pesos. Picks prices are affiliate listings; PaddleBag may earn a commission.
Joola Perseus Pro V
“Amazing control - ball goes through where I need it to”
Joola Perseus Pro V vs…
Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta vs…
PaddleBag players rate the Joola Perseus Pro V higher overall: the Joola Perseus Pro V has 3.5★ from 15 ratings and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta has 3.3★ from 3 ratings. Pick the Joola Perseus Pro V if you want more power, control, feel and touch. The Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta is about ₱2,900 cheaper.
The Joola Perseus Pro V is rated higher on power — the Joola Perseus Pro V scores 3.5/5 and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
The Joola Perseus Pro V is rated higher on control — the Joola Perseus Pro V 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 V scores 3.3/5 and the Selkirk Vanguard Pro Invikta 3.3/5 from PaddleBag players.
About ~₱17,400 for the Joola Perseus Pro V 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 7.9–8.4 oz vs 7.8–8.2 oz. See the full side-by-side table above.
Yes. PaddleBag lists both as USAP approved.
