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Perseus IV 16mm

This paddle delivers top 4% power (59.1 MPH) — a versatile option.

$279.95USD list
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Composite

USAP approved since Nov 26, 2024

  • Certified under the previous test (before Oct 1, 2026)
  • Eligible for Pickleball Canada sanctioned play

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Specs & Lab Data

What do these mean?
Swing Weight
117
68th percentile
Twist Weight
6.31
50th percentile
Weight
8.1 oz
Power
59.1 MPH
96th percentile
Pop
37.5 MPH
92nd percentile
Spin
2112 RPM
Balance
244mm
Grip Length
5.5"
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Pros

  • +Elite power — 59.1 MPH puts it in the top 4% of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
  • +Exceptional pop at 37.5 MPH — top 8% for fast hands battles (avg 36.1)
  • +Good spin generation at 2112 RPM (73rd percentile)

Cons

  • −Premium price at $279.95 — more expensive than 90% of paddles (avg $189)

Best For

Power Players

59.1 MPH drive speed (top 4%) for aggressive baseliners and overhead-heavy games

Tennis Converts

Swing weight of 117 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis

Pros who play the Perseus IV 16mm

From our PPA Tour player data, with world ranks as of Nov 8, 2026. Tap a player for their record, rating and results, or draft them in the 11-0 Challenge.

Lacy Schneemann
PPA #11 (women)

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Data sources

Data sources. Specs from The Pickleball Studio's paddle database (mostly manufacturer figures; swing and twist weight measured by the source), power, pop and spin from lab testing credited to Pickleball Effect. Percentiles compare this paddle with the other paddles in our database. Pros and world ranks from the PPA Tour, as of Nov 8, 2026. The price is the list price from the source database and may have changed. How we score paddles.