JOOLA Perseus Pro V vs Selkirk Omni

JOOLA Perseus Pro V vs Selkirk Omni: two premium 16mm elongated paddles for intermediate and advanced players, priced within about $20 of each other, but built on opposite core philosophies. Want a crisp, poppy honeycomb core with a published spin figure and the Ben Johns pedigree? The JOOLA Perseus Pro V is the pick. Want a plush foam core with more off-centre stability, a heavier plow-through swing and hand-tunable balance? The Selkirk Omni Elongated is the one. Every real spec is below, then our honest take on who each suits.

We stock both at Pickld and have spent real time on court with each. Here is the honest read.

JOOLA Perseus Pro V vs Selkirk Omni: specs side by side

Spec JOOLA Perseus Pro V Selkirk Omni Elongated
Price (RRP) $469.00 $449.00
Weight 230 g (8.1 oz) 7.9 to 8.2 oz
Swing weight 114 118 (plus or minus 2)
Twist weight 6.53 6.9 (plus or minus 0.2)
Spin (lab RPM) 2188 Not published
Core Honeycomb Propulsion polymer ReactCore: PureFoam floating core with EVA Power Ring
Face Textured carbon fibre Multi-Strata T700 carbon fibre with InfiniGrit
Core thickness 16 mm 16 mm
Shape Elongated Elongated
Grip 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference 5.8 in length, 4.25 in circumference
Generation Gen 5 (Pro V) Not published
Skill tier Intermediate, Professional Intermediate, Professional
Play style All-court, Power All-court, Power, Spin
Availability at Pickld In stock, ships from Sydney Elongated currently sells as a pre-order
Warranty JOOLA manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) Selkirk manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld)

Specs are the manufacturer figures we hold on each product page. Where a number is not published by the maker, we say so rather than guess. Availability moves, so the product page is always the live answer.

How they actually play

JOOLA Perseus Pro V

The Perseus Pro V is JOOLA's Gen 5 elongated all-rounder and Ben Johns' paddle, so it carries the most recognisable pedigree in the sport. The honeycomb Propulsion polymer core gives it a crisp, poppy response: put-aways come off fast and the ball leaves the face with intent, which is the classic honeycomb signature versus a softer foam paddle. It publishes a lab spin figure of 2188 RPM off the textured carbon face, and a twist weight of 6.53 keeps it stable on all-court exchanges. Play style leans all-court and power. It is the pricier option at $469, and it is on the shelf in Sydney now.

Selkirk Omni Elongated

The Omni takes the opposite route: a ReactCore PureFoam floating core behind a Multi-Strata T700 carbon face with InfiniGrit. Where the Perseus pops, the Omni gives you more dwell time on the ball, which shows up in resets and soft touches at the kitchen. Its twist weight of 6.9 is higher than the Perseus' 6.53, so it is the more forgiving frame on off-centre contact, and its 118 swing weight adds plow-through on drives. It also carries Selkirk's adjustable MOI system for hand-tuning the balance. Selkirk does not publish a spin figure, so we will not quote one. At $449 it comes in about $20 under the Perseus. One practical point worth knowing before you decide: the Omni Elongated is currently a pre-order rather than off-the-shelf stock, so it takes longer to reach you than the Perseus does.

The verdict: which should you buy?

  • Pick the JOOLA Perseus Pro V if you want a crisp, poppy honeycomb response for fast put-aways, a published spin figure (2188 RPM), the Ben Johns pedigree behind your paddle, and a paddle that ships from Sydney straight away.
  • Pick the Selkirk Omni Elongated if you want a plush foam feel with more dwell for resets and touch, the higher off-centre stability here (6.9 twist weight versus 6.53), a heavier plow-through swing (118), the option to hand-tune balance with the adjustable MOI system, and to save about $20.

And who each one is not for

Skip the Perseus Pro V if you play a patient, reset-heavy game. The honeycomb core is built to be crisp, so soft touches at the kitchen ask more of your hands than a foam core does, and its 6.53 twist weight is the lower of the two here. It is also the dearest paddle on this page at $469, and a real part of that price is the Gen 5 badge and the Ben Johns name.

Skip the Selkirk Omni Elongated if you want your paddle this week. It sells as a pre-order right now, so there is a wait. The 118 swing weight is also the heaviest here, which costs you a little manoeuvrability in fast hands exchanges at the kitchen, and if you are a player who wins points with quick blocks rather than plow-through drives, that trade goes the wrong way for you.

Both suit strong intermediate and advanced players. To see everything in this bracket, browse our professional paddles, all-court paddles and power paddles collections. Not sure on shape or weight? Browse the full paddle range.

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more spin, the Perseus Pro V or the Selkirk Omni?

The Perseus Pro V publishes a lab spin figure of 2188 RPM off its textured carbon face. Selkirk does not publish a spin number for the Omni, so we will not quote one. Both grip the ball well in play; the difference is that JOOLA publishes a figure and Selkirk does not.

What is the difference in feel between the two cores?

The Perseus uses a honeycomb Propulsion polymer core, which plays crisper and poppier, so the ball comes off fast. The Omni uses a ReactCore PureFoam floating core, which gives more dwell time and a plusher feel for resets and soft touches.

Which is more stable on off-centre hits?

The Selkirk Omni, with a twist weight of 6.9 versus the Perseus Pro V's 6.53. Higher twist weight means more resistance to the paddle rotating on a mishit.

Are both paddles in stock in Australia?

Both are held in Australia and both are covered by warranty we handle here, but they are not on the same footing right now. The Perseus Pro V is in stock and ships from our Sydney warehouse. The Selkirk Omni Elongated currently sells as a pre-order, so expect a wait rather than a next-day dispatch. Each product page carries the live position, so check there before you order.