Is the Joola Perseus Pro V worth buying?

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Joola Perseus Pro V

Ranked #3 in Pickleball Paddles

631 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Recognized as part of a broader list of paddles, indicating some level of community consideration.

Consolidated from 14 cited sources across 7 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 enthusiastic source
12 positive sources
1 neutral source

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Pros & cons

✓ Reputable brand
✓ Consistent performance
✓ High-modulus graphite face
✓ Firm foam core
✓ Solid warranty

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

1 enthusiastic source

Pickleball Lookup Pickleball Lookup · reviewer · Jul 2026

Each pick beats the Perseus Pro V 16 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

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12 positive sources

Pickleheads Article · Mar 2026

My verdict 5.0 I played with the elongated JOOLA Perseus Pro V and it is excellent. Has it reinvented the wheel? No, but JOOLA doesn't need to. This is like Apple releasing a new iPhone: if you already have the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV , you're probably fine to hold off. If you're ready to upgrade, or you want the best all-court power paddle available right now, this is it.

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Pickleball Viet Nam Pickleball Viet Nam · 8.2K subscribers · Feb 2026

This shape is definitely my favorite and highly recommend it.

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FORWRD Benjamin Carper · reviewer · Sept 2025

The Perseus Pro V is JOOLA's flagship competitive paddle — and Ben Johns' choice for professional tournament play. The foam-injected thermoformed construction creates a paddle that behaves differently from standard thermoformed designs. The foam injection fills dead spots in the honeycomb core, producing consistent feel across the entire face rather than a hot center and dead edges.

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Markzuniverse Markzuniverse · 443 subscribers · Mar 2026

The Perseus Pro V features a textured carbon fiber surface and a 14mm core, designed to deliver a balanced combination of power, spin, and control. Its elongated shape provides added reach and leverage, making it a great option for competitive players.

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Pickld Ben Mulherin · reviewer · Jul 2026

Pick it up and the first thing you notice is reach. The extended 16.5-inch face means you're getting to wide balls and low groundstrokes that a standard-length paddle leaves you stretching for. It rewards a player who lives in the transition zone and grinds rallies out rather than one who wants to end points in two shots.

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Better control at the kitchen Enough power to finish points, very powerful A grip that doesn’t destroy my hand after a few games.

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Pickleball Lookup Pickleball Lookup · reviewer · Jul 2026

Better control JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 Control 96 vs 90, touch 94 vs 88 IQ 89.

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If it’s good enough for the GOAT it’s good enough for you!

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Pickleball Lookup Pickleball Lookup · reviewer · Aug 2026

More control JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 IQ 89.

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Pickleball Lookup Pickleball Lookup · reviewer · Jul 2026

More control JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 IQ 89.

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Pickleball Lookup Pickleball Lookup · reviewer · Aug 2026

More control JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 IQ 89.

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Pickleball Lookup Pickleball Lookup · reviewer · Aug 2026

More control JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 IQ 89.

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1 neutral source

Pickld Ben Mulherin · reviewer · Jun 2026

It weighs 213g against the Perseus Pro V's 230g and swings lighter with it, and independent testing at PaddleReviewHub measured its spin at roughly 2,288 RPM against the 2,188 JOOLA publishes. Where the Perseus still wins is forgiveness, with a twist weight of 6.53 against the Cyclone's 6.2, and that is worth real money if your contact is inconsistent.

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