Joola Perseus 16mm Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $249.99. Swing weight: 116. Twist weight: 5.87. Weight: 8 oz. Spin: 1720 RPM. Core: 16mm. Shape: Elongated. Face: Carbon.
Pros
- 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
- Limited spin at 1720 RPM (11th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Joola
Perseus 16mm
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel, spin-friendly low twist weight — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
$249.99
Find Your MatchElongated16mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
116
Twist Weight
5.87
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
Spin
1720 RPM
Grip Length
5.5"
Grip Size
4.25"
Pros
- +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
- −Limited spin at 1720 RPM (11th percentile, avg 1987) compared to newer paddles
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 116 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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