JOOLA Perseus (16 mm) Review
This paddle delivers control-oriented 52.8 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 119. Twist weight: 5.82. Weight: 7.89 oz. Power: 52.8 MPH. Spin: 1818 RPM. Core: 15mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- Below-average power at 52.8 MPH (bottom 1%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- Limited spin at 1818 RPM (17th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 119 (76th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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JOOLA
Perseus (16 mm)
This paddle delivers control-oriented 52.8 MPH power, spin-friendly low twist weight — a control option in a elongated shape.
Elongated15mm coreCarbonGen 2Firepower SoftControl
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
119
64th percentile
Twist Weight
5.82
16th percentile
Weight
7.9 oz
Core Thickness
15mm
Power
52.8 MPH
2th percentile
Pop
34.8 MPH
8th percentile
Spin
1818 RPM
Low
Balance
245.5mm
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.125"
Pros
- +Elongated shape gives extra reach on defense, overheads, and two-handed backhands
Cons
- −Below-average power at 52.8 MPH (bottom 1%, avg 56.4) — you'll need to generate pace with technique
- −Lower pop at 34.8 MPH (bottom 9%, avg 36.1) — may feel sluggish in fast hands exchanges
- −Limited spin at 1818 RPM (17th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 119 (76th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 119 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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