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Joola Perseus 3S 16mm vs Joola Perseus MOD TA-15 16mm

Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs

Specs Comparison

Spec
Joola Perseus 3S 16mm
Joola Perseus MOD TA-15 16mm
Price
$239.95
$279.98
Swing Weight
119
119
Twist Weight
6.24
6.13
Weight
7.9 oz
8.3 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
58 MPH
58.9 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
37.75 MPH
Spin
2148 RPM
2118 RPM
Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
Gen 3
Balance
247mm
244.5mm

Joola Perseus 3S 16mm

This paddle delivers 87th percentile power (58 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 80th percentile spin (2148 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58 MPH puts it in the 87th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.2 MPH — 88th percentile for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2148 RPM (80th percentile)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
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Joola Perseus MOD TA-15 16mm

This paddle delivers top 5% power (58.9 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 75th percentile spin (2118 RPM) — a power option in a elongated shape.

Pros

  • +Elite power — 58.9 MPH puts it in the top 5% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.75 MPH — top 7% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2118 RPM (75th percentile)
  • +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
  • +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot

Cons

  • −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
  • −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
  • −Premium price at $279.98 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
  • −On the heavy side at 8.3 oz (top 7%) — may cause fatigue for players with arm issues

Best For

Advanced / Tournament PlayersPower PlayersSingles PlayersTennis Converts
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