JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $229.95
Our take on the Scorpeus Pro IV
Collin Johns is a great example of a player whose game is well-suited to a widebody paddle. He’s a reset machine and this paddle is perfect for that play style, with great stability and control while also maintaining good power when you have an opportunity to be aggressive.
Is the Scorpeus Pro IV worth $229.95?
Yes, for players who put control first. At $229.95 it sits in the high price range, and it pairs great stability on resets with enough power to strike when an opening appears, which suits a patient, defensive game.
Who should buy the Scorpeus Pro IV?
Players whose game is built on resets, much like Collin Johns himself, who want stability and control with power in reserve. Its wider face offers more margin than the Perseus and stays easy to move in hands battles. Players who want maximum baseline power should look at the Perseus.
Buy it if
- You are a reset-first player
- You want a big, stable sweet spot
- You want control with power in reserve
- You like a maneuverable square shape
Skip it if
- You want max power on serves and drives
- You want big putaway power on overheads
- You want a narrower, longer-reach shape
How does the Scorpeus Pro IV play?
This is the Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm in Collin Johns’ signature edition, so it plays like the standard Scorpeus. It balances high power with control, the throat foam lets the face flex for dwell time, and the 111 swing weight and 7.1 twist weight keep the wide face quick and steady.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Scorpeus Pro IV?
Its biggest edge is stability and control on a wide, forgiving face. The main cost is less baseline and overhead power than the Perseus, Hyperion or Magnus.
Strengths
- Large sweet spot from the wide face
- Great stability on resets
- Foam in the throat adds forgiveness
- Very maneuverable square shape
Trade-offs
- Less power on serves and drives
- Less power on overhead putaways
- Medium spin rather than high
Closest match we’ve tested
JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm vs JOOLA Pro V Scorpeus – Collin Johns signature paddle
Same widebody shape, same 16mm Gen 3 core and nearly the same power.
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing Weight
- 111
- Twist Weight
- 7.1
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Swing Weight
- 113
- Twist Weight
- 7.2
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Scorpeus Pro IV
Who should buy the JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm?
Reset-focused players. Collin Johns is a reset machine, and this widebody gives great stability and control while keeping good power when you get a chance to attack.
Is the JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm worth $229.95?
Yes, if you prioritize control. Throat foam adds stability and lets the paddle flex more, giving extra forgiveness and dwell time.
Is the JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm a power or control paddle?
It's a good balance of both, with high power and medium spin. It has less baseline power on serves and drives than the Perseus, Hyperion or Magnus.
What shape is the JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm?
It's a widebody. The square shape and lower swing weight make it very maneuverable, and the wider face gives it a bigger sweet spot than the Perseus.
Is the JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus 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.
What are some JOOLA Collin Johns Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm alternatives?
Proton Project Peacock Widebody
Power 89Spin 91
15mm Gen 4 · Swing weight 109
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 Scorpeus Pro IV measured power 85, spin 76, swing weight 111 and twist weight 7.1.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.