JOOLA Perseus Pro V vs Six Zero Coral 16mm
JOOLA Perseus Pro V vs Six Zero Coral 16mm: both are 16mm all-court paddles with the same 114 swing weight and near-identical weight, but they sit almost $200 apart in price, so the real question is whether the JOOLA premium is worth it to you. The Perseus Pro V is JOOLA's $469 Gen 5 elongated flagship, the Ben Johns paddle: a textured carbon face, a higher published spin of 2188 RPM, JOOLA's KineticFrame throat, and a power lean. The Six Zero Coral 16mm is a $275 hybrid-and-elongated all-rounder with a floating Tectonic Core Suspension and a Diamond Tough face built to hold its spin texture longer, tuned control and all-court, and it is the more forgiving head. Want the JOOLA Gen 5 pedigree, elongated reach and a bit more spin and power? The Perseus Pro V is the pick. Want most of that performance for $194 less, with a floating core and a control lean? The Coral is the one. Every real spec is below, then our honest take on who each suits.
We stock both at Pickld and have hit with each. Here is the honest read.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V vs Six Zero Coral 16mm: specs side by side
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm | Six Zero Coral 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $469.00 | $275.00 |
| Weight | 230 g (8.1 oz) | 232 g (8.2 oz) |
| Swing weight | 114 | 114 |
| Twist weight | 6.53 | 6.7 |
| Spin | 2188 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Core | Honeycomb Propulsion polymer | Propulsion Core (Tectonic Core Suspension) |
| Face | Textured carbon fibre | Toray 300K carbon (Diamond Tough) |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Hybrid and Elongated |
| Grip | 5.5 in length, 4.25 in circumference | 5.5 in length, 4.125 in circumference |
| Generation | Gen 5 (Pro V) | Not published |
| Skill tier | Intermediate, Professional | Intermediate |
| Play style | All-court, Power | All-court, Control |
| Availability at Pickld | In stock (limited); the product page is the live figure | In stock; the product page is the live figure |
| Warranty | JOOLA manufacturer warranty (handled by Pickld) | Six Zero 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 16mm
The Perseus Pro V is the premium paddle here, and the one most players will recognise: it is Ben Johns' elongated frame, a Gen 5 build in JOOLA's Pro V line. The face is a textured carbon fibre and it publishes the higher spin of the two at 2188 RPM. It is elongated, so it gives up a little manoeuvrability for reach and a power lean, and JOOLA's KineticFrame throat is built to steady the head through contact. Its 114 swing weight matches the Coral's exactly, and at 230 g it is a shade lighter. JOOLA lists it Intermediate and Professional, and it runs a 5.5 inch handle with a 4.25 grip. What you are paying $469 for is the JOOLA pedigree, the higher published spin and the Gen 5 engineering. It is the pick if that pedigree and the elongated power feel are what you want, and the price is within reach.
Six Zero Coral 16mm
The Coral 16mm is the value all-rounder, and on the raw numbers it stays remarkably close to the Perseus for $194 less. It matches the Perseus's 114 swing weight, sits within 2 g on weight, and its twist weight of 6.7 is actually the higher of the two, so it is the more forgiving head on off-centre hits. Its core is Six Zero's floating Tectonic Core Suspension, which softens the feel at the kitchen, and the face is a Diamond Tough Toray 300K carbon built to hold its spin texture far longer than standard carbon, so the grit lasts. It publishes 2000 RPM, below the Perseus's 2188, and Six Zero tunes it control and all-court rather than power. It also comes in both hybrid and elongated shapes, where the Perseus is elongated only, so a player who prefers a more compact outline has that option. Six Zero lists it Intermediate.
The verdict: which should you buy?
- Pick the JOOLA Perseus Pro V if you want the JOOLA Gen 5 pedigree and the Ben Johns build, an elongated frame with a power lean, the higher published spin (2188 RPM), and the $469 price is within your budget.
- Pick the Six Zero Coral 16mm if you want most of that performance (the same 114 swing weight, near-identical weight) for $194 less, a more forgiving head (6.7 twist weight), a floating suspension core with a durable spin-holding face, a control and all-court lean, and the choice of hybrid or elongated shape.
And who each one is not for
Skip the Perseus Pro V if value is the priority. The Coral matches its swing weight and weight, gives up only 188 RPM of published spin, and is actually the more forgiving head, for nearly $200 less. Unless you specifically want the JOOLA pedigree or the elongated power feel, the Coral covers most of the same ground.
Skip the Coral if you want the highest published spin, the elongated power lean or the JOOLA name. The Perseus spins more on paper (2188 RPM to 2000), leans power rather than control, and carries the Gen 5 Pro V engineering that the Coral does not.
Both are genuine intermediate all-court paddles that play close on the numbers. To see the wider bracket, browse our intermediate paddles, all-court paddles and control paddles collections. Not sure on shape or weight? Browse the full paddle range.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the JOOLA Perseus Pro V and the Six Zero Coral 16mm?
Both are 16mm all-court paddles with the same 114 swing weight and near-identical weight, but they are almost $200 apart. The Perseus Pro V is a $469 Gen 5 elongated JOOLA flagship with a textured carbon face, higher published spin (2188 RPM), the KineticFrame throat and a power lean. The Coral 16mm is a $275 hybrid-and-elongated all-rounder with a floating Tectonic Core Suspension and a Diamond Tough face, a more forgiving head (6.7 twist weight), and a control and all-court lean.
Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro V worth almost $200 more than the Coral?
That depends on what you value. On the raw numbers the Coral stays close: it matches the Perseus's 114 swing weight, sits within 2 g on weight, and is actually the more forgiving head. What the extra $194 buys is the JOOLA Gen 5 pedigree, the Ben Johns elongated build, the higher published spin (2188 RPM to 2000), and a power lean. If those matter to you and the budget allows, the Perseus is worth it; if value is the priority, the Coral covers most of the same ground.
Which paddle spins more?
The Perseus Pro V publishes the higher spin at 2188 RPM to the Coral's 2000 RPM. That said, the Coral's Diamond Tough face is built to hold its spin texture far longer than standard carbon, so its grit lasts, which matters over the life of the paddle.
Which is more forgiving?
The Six Zero Coral is the more forgiving of the two, with a twist weight of 6.7 versus the Perseus's 6.53. Higher twist weight means the head resists rotating on an off-centre hit, so contact away from the sweet spot stays truer. Both share the same 114 swing weight, so they manoeuvre similarly.