JOOLA Pro V Kosmos – Federico Staksrud signature paddle
Our take on the Kosmos Pro V
JOOLA introduced a new flat-top hybrid shape to their paddle lineup with the release of the Pro V Kosmos in early 2026. Staksrud said in an interview with The Kitchen that he likes the maneuverability and forgiveness that the hybrid shape provides while still maintaining good power on bigger swings.
Find our in-depth review of the Pro V Series here.
Learn more about the development of the JOOLA Pro V series here.
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $299.95
Is the Kosmos Pro V worth $299.95?
Who should buy the Kosmos Pro V?
How does the Kosmos Pro V play?
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Kosmos Pro V?
Kosmos Pro V vs Kosmos Pro V
Power
JOOLA Pro V Kosmos – Federico Staksrud signature paddle
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- JOOLA
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 114
- Twist Weight
- 6.7
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
Power
JOOLA Kosmos Pro V
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
Additional details
- Brand
- JOOLA
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 114
- Twist Weight
- 6.7
- Handle Length
- Short
- Certification
- Dual Certified
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Questions people ask about the Kosmos Pro V
Why did Federico Staksrud choose the JOOLA Pro V Kosmos?
He likes the maneuverability and forgiveness of the hybrid Kosmos shape while still getting good power on bigger swings. He plays the 16mm build.
Does the Federico Staksrud JOOLA Pro V Kosmos have good touch on drops?
Yes. Dwell time and shot shaping are excellent, so you can put drops where you want, including the hybrid drop-drive "drip" Staksrud uses a lot.
Is the Federico Staksrud JOOLA Pro V Kosmos worth $299.95?
Yes. We think it's worth it, with power when you want it, control when you need it, and standout flicks, speedups and resets.
Is the Federico Staksrud JOOLA Pro V Kosmos USAP approved?
Yes, it's approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A, so it's legal in any sanctioned tournament.
What is the swing weight of the Federico Staksrud JOOLA Pro V Kosmos?
114, which is medium, and the twist weight is a high 6.7. It's built on a Gen 3 core with a short handle.
What are some JOOLA Pro V Kosmos – Federico Staksrud signature paddle alternatives?
Six Zero Black Opal
Honolulu J2CR
Pickleball Apes Zen S+
How We Tested
Our paddle reviewers (all 5.0+ players) work with other high-level players in their area to test paddles on a variety of shots. This testing involves several hours of drills and games in an effort to determine how the paddle impacts performance in real-world scenarios.
We use the Life Time LT Pro 48 pickleball for our testing.