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JOOLA Perseus 16mm

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JOOLA Perseus 16mm — JOOLA pickleball paddle

The JOOLA Perseus 16mm is a elongated-shape paddle from JOOLA, built with a 16mm Reactive Polymer honeycomb core and a Carbon Friction Surface (CFS) face. Static weight is 8oz, grip circumference 4.125", handle length 5.5". MSRP $230 USD.

Thicker core = more control variant of the Perseus. Same spin profile, softer feel.

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Full spec table

BrandJOOLA
Released2023-08-01
Static weight8 oz
Core thickness16 mm
Core typeReactive Polymer honeycomb
Shapeelongated
Grip circumference4.125"
Handle length5.5"
Face materialCarbon Friction Surface (CFS)
Swingweight117
Twistweight5.87
Build generationGen 3
MSRP$230 USD

Tournament approval status

OrganisationStatus
USA Pickleball✓ Approved
PPA Tour✓ Approved
APP Tour✓ Approved

Approval status is verified against each org's published equipment list. Verify with the primary source before any sanctioned event — use our Banned Paddle Tracker for the live status.

Compared to spec-similar paddles

Three paddles in our database that share key specs with the JOOLA Perseus 16mm:

CRBN 1X — CRBN pickleball paddle

CRBN 1X

16mm core · elongated · 8.1oz · $200

 JOOLA Perseus 14mm — JOOLA pickleball paddle

JOOLA Perseus 14mm

14mm core · elongated · 8oz · $230

 Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta — Selkirk pickleball paddle

Selkirk Vanguard Power Air Invikta

14mm core · elongated · 7.9oz · $250

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