JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
$229.95
About the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
The JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a widebody pickleball paddle with a Charged Carbon fiber (TFP) face over a 16mm core. It weighs about 7.9–8.3 oz, with a 5.25" grip. Listed price: $229.95.
Listed play style: control.
Where to buy: JOOLA direct.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOOLA | $229.95 | In stock | Buy on JOOLA (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Charged Carbon fiber (TFP) 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
- 4.3 / 10
- Hand speed
- 2.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9.0 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 4.9 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Bottom 25% of catalog on hand speed
Above the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
At the catalog median on spin
The JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Scorpeus Pro IV 16 | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8.3 oz) | heavier than 69% (8% same) | 39 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Length | 15.875 in | shorter than 41% (43% same) | 37 other 16 mm widebody paddles |
| Handle length | 5.25 in | shorter than 44% (44% same) | 36 other 16 mm widebody 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 Scorpeus IV 16mm”. Date added on the list: Jan 15, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “Joola Scorpeus IV 16mm” (model S16G4M). 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
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