JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm
$299.95
About the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm
Ben Johns' 2026 competition paddle. KineticFrame flex throat + Propulsion Core + TechFlex for pro-tour power with forgiveness. For intermediate-to-advanced.
Listed play style: power, spin.
Where to buy: JOOLA direct, Amazon, and authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $299.95 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, textured carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 9.2 / 10
- Hand speed
- 2.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 2.9 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Top 13% of catalog on power
Bottom 25% of catalog on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Perseus Pro V 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8.3 oz) | heavier than 67% (19% same) | 69 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Length | 16.5 in | longer than 10% (90% same) | 63 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 22% (62% same) | 65 other 16 mm elongated paddles |
| Weight within JOOLA | 8.1 oz | 3rd heaviest (tied) | 32 paddles from JOOLA |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm”. Date added on the list: Oct 1, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Joola Perseus Pro V 16mm” (model P16G5D). Date added on the list: Feb 9, 2026.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
JOOLA Graf Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 3 16: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $20 cheaper
Should you buy the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm?
Best for
3.8+ competitive doubles; elongated power and spin with reset-friendly dwell, heavy drives from a signature frame.
Read Pickle's full breakdown
Who should buy the Perseus Pro V 16mm
Buy it if you're a 3.8+ competitive player who wants the exact elongated frame the sport's top player swings. The 16mm core adds dwell for cleaner resets and blocks while keeping power, and the textured carbon face generates heavy spin on drives. If you want what Ben Johns plays and you'll use the build, this is it.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you're a bargain hunter or you'd feel buyer's remorse over the signature premium. The Perseus is excellent, but part of the $299.95 is the Ben Johns name, and newer full-foam and long-grit paddles have since raised the bar. Beginners and control-first dinkers won't use what they're paying for.
The main tradeoff
Part of the price is the name. The build is genuinely flagship and the 16mm adds reset-friendly dwell, but you can get comparable elongated power and spin for $50 less if the signature doesn't matter to you.
Is it worth it?
If you want what Ben Johns plays in an elongated power-spin paddle, this is the one. Go in clear-eyed: the Pro IV delivers most of the on-court result for $50 less. The premium buys the name and the latest core, not a different league of performance.
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Description written June 28, 2026
