JOOLA Pro IV
$249.95
About the JOOLA Pro IV
JOOLA Pro IV is a series/collection (Hyperion / Perseus / Magnus / Scorpeus IV variants in 14mm + 16mm).
Listed play style: power, spin.
Where to buy: JOOLA direct and Amazon.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $249.95 | Check Amazon | Buy on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, 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
- 2.7 / 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
Below the catalog median on spin
The JOOLA Pro IV in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Pro IV | 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:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Joola Perseus IV 16mm” (model P16G4D). Date added on the list: Aug 28, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
JOOLA Ben Johns Hyperion 3 16: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $30 more
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $30 more · side by side
Diadem Edge BluCore Pro 16mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, similar listed price
JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $50 more · side by side
Should you buy the JOOLA Pro IV?
Best for
3.5-4.5 doubles bangers and tennis converts; elongated power and spin, mid-court drives and putaways over kitchen touch.
Read Pickle's full breakdown
Who should buy the Pro IV
Buy it if you're a 3.5-4.5 doubles player who bangs from mid-court and wants a proven, tournament-grade elongated power frame with real spin. The carbon friction face generates heavy topspin on drives and rolls, and the elongated head adds reach and leverage for putaways. A safe, well-understood default for the player stepping into serious power.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you're under about 3.5 or play a touch-first game. The elongated head and advanced power profile punish off-center hits - the sweet spot sits high on the face - and the long handle rewards two-handed backhands more than soft-hands resets. Control-first dinkers will find it firmer and less forgiving than a thick control paddle.
The main tradeoff
You trade kitchen-line forgiveness for elongated reach and power. Off-center hits feel it, the sweet spot sits high on the face, and the long handle rewards a driving, two-handed game over soft-hands touch.
Is it worth it?
At $249.95 it undercuts the $299.95 Pro V and Perseus while delivering most of the same tournament-grade build and spin. For a 4.0 who wants Joola's power without paying the flagship or signature premium, it's the smart-money pick in the lineup.
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Description written June 28, 2026
