JOOLA Perseus Pro IV
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $279.95
Our take on the Perseus Pro IV
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.
Is the Perseus Pro IV worth $279.95?
Yes. At $279.95 it sits in the premium price range, but it plays very well in either thickness and feels plusher and more forgiving than the 3S, both in transition and on mishits. Power is high, and good drives come easily.
Who should buy the Perseus Pro IV?
Players who like to drive the third shot and drop the fifth. The 16mm suits anyone who blocks and resets rather than counterpunches, since it absorbs pace well. If you would rather counterpunch at the kitchen, the 14mm version brings more pop and maneuverability.
Buy it if
- You like driving the third shot
- You want more forgiveness than the 3S
- You want a plush 16mm feel on soft shots
- You want reach from an elongated shape
Skip it if
- You want a low, quick swing weight
- You need maximum spin on every shot
- You want overpowering drives that blow opponents away
How does the Perseus Pro IV play?
Serves and third-shot drives come off a little hotter than the 3S, and the extra flex adds dwell time. In transition the 16mm feels plush, so controlling resets and placing fifth-shot drops is easier. It is slightly less maneuverable at the kitchen than the 14mm version.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Perseus Pro IV?
Its biggest edge is a plush, forgiving feel on resets and drops alongside real drive power. The main cost is a high 118 swing weight that makes it less nimble at the kitchen.
Strengths
- Plush, forgiving feel in the transition zone
- Easy, reliable drives off serves and third shots
- Throat foam adds flex, dwell and feel
- Absorbs pace well on blocks and resets
Trade-offs
- Heavy 118 swing weight in fast exchanges
- Less raw drive power than the Mod TA-15
- Less maneuverable than the 14mm at the kitchen
- Less pop on short swings in the 16mm
Closest match we’ve tested
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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
Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV worth $279.95?
Yes. It's a really good paddle in either thickness, and both feel plusher and more forgiving than the 3S in the transition zone and on off-center hits.
Should I get the 14mm or 16mm JOOLA Perseus Pro IV?
The 16mm gives a plusher feel, more baseline power and easier resets. The 14mm offers more pop and maneuverability at the kitchen line.
How much power does the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV have?
It has high power, and serves and third-shot drives come off a little hotter than the 3S thanks to throat foam that lets it flex on contact.
Who should buy the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV?
Players who like to drive their third and drop their fifth. It's really easy to hit a good drive with it, and the 16mm suits players who block and reset rather than counterpunch.
Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Perseus Pro IV alternatives?
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.