JOOLA Perseus Power FX 16mm Pickleball Paddle

The Perseus has long been JOOLA's power shape, and the Power FX is where it goes full foam for the first time. JOOLA took its patented propulsion core, extended it, and built it around EPP foam, with a higher-grit surface on top. The result is an elongated 16mm paddle built for players who put power first.

Highlights

• JOOLA's first full-foam paddle, built around an extended propulsion core and EPP foam
• JOOLA's own description of the core: "A longer diving board bends further and launches higher."
• Higher-grit surface, which JOOLA says adds spin without losing the pop
• Elongated Perseus shape for reach and leverage
• 16mm core, 8 oz average, 5.5" handle, 4.125" grip

How it is built to play

JOOLA describes the core as a longer diving board: it flexes further on contact and hands that energy back to the ball, so drives, serves and put-aways should come off the face with more pace than your swing suggests. JOOLA also says the build gives a larger sweet spot, and that the higher-grit face is there so you get real spin alongside the pop of a foam core.

Who it suits

This is a power paddle for intermediate and advanced players who like to dictate from the back of the court. The elongated shape rewards a full swing on serves, returns and drives, and gives you extra reach on wide balls. It asks a little more of your hand speed in fast exchanges than a widebody does, which is the trade every elongated paddle makes. If you already play a Perseus or another elongated power paddle and want JOOLA's take on full foam, this is the one to look at.

What's in the box

• 1 × JOOLA Perseus Power FX 16mm pickleball paddle (Daydream)

Why buy from Pickld

• Free Australian shipping over $150
• 30-day returns on unplayed paddles
• Pickup by arrangement from our Hornsby warehouse
• Pickld is an authorised JOOLA reseller in Australia

Compare it with the rest of the range in our JOOLA collection, or find your match with the paddle finder.

Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $150. Flat $9.99 under $150 ($19.99 for bulky items like nets and ball machines). Order by 12pm Mon to Fri and it ships the same day from our Sydney warehouse. Pickup is an option at checkout.

Returns. Unplayed and still in its original packaging? You have 30 days to send it back. If you've played with it and aren't loving it, talk to us. We can't promise a return on used gear, but we'll do what we can to help you find the right fit. Anything faulty is covered separately, and we'll look after that with the maker. Full returns policy.

Pre-orders. Changed your mind? You can cancel any time before it ships and we'll refund everything you've paid, deposit included. If your date moves by more than two weeks, we'll email you before the old date passes: keep your spot and we'll put a FlexTac overgrip 3-pack in with your order, on us, or cancel for a full refund.

JOOLA paddles are covered by JOOLA's manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects. If something isn't right, contact Pickld and we'll handle the warranty claim for you.