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    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm vs RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Textured carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Perseus Pro V 16mm

    $299.95

    7.9–8.3 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    RPM Pickleball

    Q2 16mm Elongated

    $249.99

    7.8–8 oz · 16mm core · Elongated

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mmRPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm vs RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

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    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    These two are closely matched on paper. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm and RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mmRPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated
    Weight7.9–8.3 oz7.8–8 oz
    ShapeElongatedElongated
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core materialPropulsion Core polymer honeycombHoneycomb with foam perimeter
    Face materialTextured carbon fiberCarbon fiber
    Handle length5.5"5.5"
    Price$299.95$249.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated at 7.8–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Face material. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm lists its face as Textured carbon fiber; RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated lists Carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm lists its core as Propulsion Core polymer honeycomb; RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated lists Honeycomb with foam perimeter. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    RPM Pickleball Q2 16mm Elongated

    Best for 3.0+ players who want a forgiving control feel who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    These two play alike.

    Pick on price, feel or looks.

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