JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $249.95
Our take on the Perseus Pro IV
The JOOLA Pro IV series was at the top of our list for most of 2025, and it is still standing the test of time (for now).
An added section of high-density foam inside the bottom corners/throat area of the Pro IV models allows the paddle to flex more than prior models, which adds forgiveness and enhances feel, power and dwell time.
Check out our in-depth review of the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV.
Find a breakdown of the entire Pro IV line here.
Is the Perseus Pro IV worth $249.95?
Yes. At $249.95 it sits in the high price range, and it upgrades on the Perseus 3S with slightly more pace on serves and drives plus squared top corners that hold steady on mishits, making it an easy paddle to trust.
Who should buy the Perseus Pro IV?
Players who like to drive their third shot and drop their fifth, the way Ben Johns plays it. Drives come easily, and the plush feel helps you control resets and absorb pace from an attack. It rewards players who block drives and attacks rather than counterpunch.
Buy it if
- You drive the third and drop the fifth
- You want plush feel with real power
- You like absorbing pace on resets
- You want a stable elongated paddle
Skip it if
- You want a bigger widebody sweet spot
- You counterpunch at the kitchen line
- You want a lower swing weight
How does the Perseus Pro IV play?
Because the ball sinks a little deeper into the 16mm face, you get a plush feel with extra energy return, dwell and spin. Throat foam lets it flex for forgiveness, and the 118 swing weight is the highest in the Pro IV line, so it is a bit slower at the net with less pop on short swings.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Perseus Pro IV?
Its biggest edge is controllable drive power with a plush feel. The main cost is the highest swing weight and a smaller sweet spot than the Scorpeus or Magnus.
Strengths
- Easy to drive with good pace
- Flex adds forgiveness and dwell time
- Squared corners steady off-center hits
- Putaway power on overheads
Trade-offs
- Highest swing weight in the Pro IV line
- Smaller sweet spot than Scorpeus or Magnus
- Less pop on short swings
Closest match we’ve tested
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm vs Proton Project Flamingo
Same elongated shape, same Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 118
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 15mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 121
- Twist Weight
- 6.8
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Perseus Pro IV
Why does Ben Johns play the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm?
He's been driving more third shots with it in recent tour play, and it's really easy to hit a good drive with this paddle. It suits a drive-third, drop-fifth style.
Is the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm worth $249.95?
Yes. It gets a bit more power on serves and drives than the Perseus 3S, and the squared top corners make it more stable on off-center hits.
How much power does the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm have?
High. The 16mm feels plush because the ball sinks into the face more, returning extra energy and adding spin through longer dwell time.
What is the swing weight of the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm?
118, the highest in the whole Pro IV line, with a 6.3 twist weight. It's a 16mm Gen 3 core in an elongated shape.
Is the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
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How we test every paddle
Why trust our ratings? Every paddle is played by Team Kitchen, our team of expert paddle reviewers, and measured on the same scale before we rate it.
- Expert reviewers. All 5.0+ players, testing alongside other high-level players in their area.
- Hours of drills and games. Every kind of shot, in real points, to see how a paddle plays in a match and not just on paper.
- Measured on the same scale. Power, spin, swing weight and twist weight for every paddle, so any two compare fairly. The Perseus Pro IV measured power 87, spin 63, swing weight 118 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.