JOOLA Pro V Series
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Price
- $299.95
Our take on the Perseus Pro V
JOOLA has introduced a new “KineticFrame” in its new Pro V models, which was inspired by kick-point engineering in hockey sticks and golf clubs.
The KineticFrame is built to flex and recover during impact, and unlike prior paddles with a “diving board” neck flex, the KineticFrame uses a proprietary flex-point architecture that allows the paddle head to move parallel to its original position.
The dual-pivot design produces a motion that JOOLA engineers say delivers:
– Predictable & repeatable exit trajectory.
– Precise power (ie. the more you put in, the more you get out).
– Reduced launch-angle deviation.
– Faster snapback for rapid exchanges.
– Improved energy transfer efficiency.
JOOLA has also added a new hybrid shape to their paddle lineup called the Kosmos, which is now the signature shape of JOOLA pros Federico Staksrud and Tyson McGuffin.
Find our in-depth review of the Kosmos here.
Learn more about the development of the JOOLA Pro V series here.
Is the Perseus Pro V worth $299.95?
Yes. At $299.95 it sits in the premium price range, and it builds on the Pro IV’s propulsion core and Hyperfoam edge wall with the new KineticFrame and carbon reinforcement where cores used to crush. The result is high power and spin with a more predictable exit trajectory.
Who should buy the Perseus Pro V?
Higher-level players who can handle a short learning curve, since the KineticFrame needs a couple hours of play before it feels natural. It suits Pro IV fans who want a familiar feel with more precision. Players who prefer a full-foam core will find this honeycomb-based design a different experience.
Buy it if
- You want high power and high spin
- You want more precise placement in hands battles
- You are coming from a Pro IV
- You want a more predictable launch angle
Skip it if
- You want a full-foam core
- You want instant results with no break-in
- You want maximum raw power from the face
How does the Perseus Pro V play?
Power and spin are both high, and the KineticFrame lets the head move parallel on impact instead of bending, so the ball leaves where your paddle face points. The 117 swing weight and elongated 16mm shape give reach, and dinks and drops gain dwell time compared with the Pro IV.
What are the strengths and trade-offs of the Perseus Pro V?
Its biggest edge is precise, predictable power from a familiar propulsion core. The main cost is a short learning curve and a premium price.
Strengths
- Precise power you can feel from the baseline
- Familiar propulsion core with Hyperfoam edge wall
- Carbon reinforcements where cores used to crush
- Faster snapback for rapid exchanges
Trade-offs
- Takes a couple hours to dial in
- Gen 3 honeycomb rather than full foam
- Raw power slightly dialed back from the hottest paddles
Closest match we’ve tested
JOOLA Pro V Series vs RPM Friction Pro V2
Same elongated shape, same 16mm 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 oz
- Swing Weight
- 117
- Twist Weight
- 6.3
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- Dual Certified
- Shape
- Elongated
- Core Thickness
- 16mm
- Core Type
- Gen 3
More specs
- Paddle Type
- Power
- Static Weight
- 8 oz
- Swing Weight
- 119
- Twist Weight
- 6.4
- Handle Length
- Medium
- Certification
- USAP
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Questions people ask about the Perseus Pro V
Is the JOOLA Pro V Series worth $299.95?
Yes. It keeps the Pro IV's propulsion core and Hyperfoam edge wall and adds the KineticFrame plus carbon reinforcements where cores used to crush.
How much power does the JOOLA Pro V Series have?
It has high power and high spin. The KineticFrame lets the head move parallel on impact instead of bending, giving precise power you can feel from the baseline.
Is the JOOLA Pro V Series good for advanced players?
Yes. The KineticFrame takes a couple hours to get used to, so it suits higher-level players who can make small adjustments.
What is the swing weight of the JOOLA Pro V Series?
117, which is medium, with a 6.3 twist weight. It's a 16mm elongated paddle that sticks with a polypropylene honeycomb core rather than full foam.
Is the JOOLA Pro V Series 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 Pro V Series 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 V measured power 83, spin 84, swing weight 117 and twist weight 6.3.
- One ball for every test. The Life Time LT Pro 48.