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Joola Perseus 3S 16mm vs Vulcan Kyrgios
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Joola Perseus 3S 16mm
Vulcan Kyrgios
Price
$239.95
$249.99
Swing Weight
119
119
Twist Weight
6.24
6.17
Weight
7.9 oz
8.1 oz
Core
16mm
16mm
Power
58 MPH
57.4 MPH
Pop
37.2 MPH
36.9 MPH
Spin
2148 RPM
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Shape
Elongated
Elongated
Face
Carbon
Composite
Build
Gen 3
Gen 4
Balance
247mm
241mm
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
Vulcan Kyrgios
This paddle delivers 80th percentile power (57.4 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel — a power option in a elongated shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.4 MPH (80th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
- +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
- +Firepower Elite tier — one of the most powerful paddles in lab testing
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 PlayersTennis Converts
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