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JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm Pickleball Paddle

Name: JOOLA Perseus Pro V Ben Johns 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Brand: Joola
Price: 299.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 98 (8 reviews)

98Universal Acclaim

The JOOLA Perseus Pro V is overwhelmingly praised by reviewers as an excellent all-court paddle that delivers a strong balance of power and control. Players consistently highlight its responsiveness, precision, and solid construction, with many calling it their favorite paddle. The main criticism is a less impactful sweet spot compared to the Pro IV model, though this is offset by improved dwell time and control.

Sentiment Breakdown

87 positive / 13 neutral / 0 negative

Pros

Excellent balance of power and control
Improved responsiveness and precision over Pro IV
Solid construction and durable carbon face
Available in both 14mm and 16mm options
Greater dwell time for better shot placement

Cons

Less impactful sweet spot compared to Pro IV
Dull carbon face finish (consistent with prior models)

What Reviewers Mention

Control

63% of reviews

Power

50% of reviews

Sweet Spot

25% of reviews

Responsiveness

25% of reviews

Build Quality

25% of reviews

Specifications

Core Thickness	16 mm
Shape	Elongated

Where to Buy

Pickleball Central$299.95

Most Recent Reviews: Showing 8 reviews

Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

Everything you want: The paddle has power and control. It’s a lot of fun to play with.

Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

Perseus 14mm: Perseus Pro V 14mm was an excellent paddle. It's extremely solid from the first hit. I added weight on both sides and the forehand and backhand drives were awesome. Highly recommended!

Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

All the power of the V4 and even more precision: Now 3 weeks in, I’m noticing the responsiveness of the V5 14mm Perseus Pro and the dialed in control. I feel like I’m hitting my spots more often with the V5 and I was loving my Pro V4s. Playing with Joola over the past 2 years gives me the confidence of knowing and feeling that I’m in control of my shots.

Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: This paddle is awesome. Great power and control. I love the 14mm and 16mm

Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

Perseus review: Best paddle I’ve ever had. Have played with the Perseus since its inception and I’ll never use another paddle. Wasn’t a fan of the PRO IV Perseus, it was a bit too powerful for me, but the pro V was the perfect combination of control and power.

Dick's Sporting Goods

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80Universal Acclaim

Pro V: Played with Pro IV for the past year. This paddle has a less impactful sweet spot. Greater dwell time. Still to the same dull carbon face......

Dick's Sporting Goods

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100Universal Acclaim

Pickleball paddle: Amazing paddle! It’s my favorite to play with ! Grt

Pickleheads

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100Universal Acclaim

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 .css-47vvaw{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);cursor:pointer;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;outline:2px solid transpar...