Joola Perseus3 16mm Review
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Price: $279.99. Swing weight: 117. Twist weight: 6.08. Weight: 8 oz. 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
- Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
- Singles Players: Swing weight of 117 (65th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
- Tennis Converts: Swing weight of 117 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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Joola
Perseus3 16mm
This paddle delivers plush 16mm+ feel — a versatile option in a elongated shape.
Elongated16mm coreCarbon
Specs & Lab Data
Swing Weight
117
Twist Weight
6.08
Weight
8 oz
Core Thickness
16mm
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
- −Narrower face means a smaller horizontal sweet spot
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
- −Premium price at $279.99 — more expensive than 88% of paddles (avg $197)
Best For
Singles Players
Swing weight of 117 (65th percentile) plus elongated reach for court coverage and driving
Tennis Converts
Swing weight of 117 and 5.5" grip feel familiar coming from tennis
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