Perseus Pro IV

Has made 15 warranty exchanges for their Perseus Pro IV 16mm and Agassi Pro paddles.

“As mentioned before, I have done 15 exchanges with Joola for my Perseus Pro IV 16MM & Agassi Pro 16MM paddles”

Has played the Perseus Pro IV 10-15 hours a week since launch without it core crushing.

“i've had my joola pro 4 perseus since launch, play about 10-15 hours a week. and it has not core crushed.”

Tried the Perseus Pro IV and disliked how poppy it is.

“I have tried a Joola Perseus 4 and do not like how poppy that is.”

After two months, the edge guard on their Perseus Pro IV 16mm blew out during play and the top corners are core crushed.

“I’ve had mine for two months and the edge guard exploded while playing and it has core crush in the top corners”

They core crushed their Perseus Pro IV within 4 months, their second broken Joola in a year, and moved to Selkirk.

“I core crushed mine in 4 months. This was my second Joola I broke in a year.”

A 4.0 with 30+ paddles calls their Perseus Pro IV 16mm (later confirmed genuine) the worst ever: no power, no control, plywood feel.

“It sounds, feels, and responds just like a paddle made from plywood.”

Their new Perseus Pro IV 14mm arrived with one edge guard side curving inward, and they're unsure whether it's normal or shipping damage.

“Purchased a new Perseus IV and noticed one of the edge guard/side curves inward.”

Carries the Perseus Pro IV and Boomstik; the Joola plays great now but keeps changing as it breaks down, so it will be their last Gen 3.

“The Joola is in its best zone right now but it will keep changing until I won't be able to use it anymore”

Their Perseus Pro IV core crushed in the same spot twice; both were replaced easily under warranty.

“I have the perseus 4 and got the exact same spot core crushed twice and was able to get them replaced through the warranty easily.”

A 4.0 attacker has loved the Perseus Pro IV 14mm's power and spin since release, but lately feels much more vibration on hard drives and serves.

“I have been using the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14mm paddle since it was released, and overall, I’ve been loving its power and spin for my aggressive playstyle.”

After a month with the Perseus Pro IV they found it very poppy and extremely head heavy, which didn't suit their soft game.

“I did play with a Perseus Pro IV for a month but found it very poppy, which I struggled with. It was also extremely head heavy which I learned that I dislike.”

Moving from the Perseus 3S, the Perseus Pro IV 16mm is less head heavy, so resets and soft shots need more push.

“Definitely need to push a little more on resets and other soft shots since the paddle isn’t as head heavy.”

Likes the feel and power of the Perseus Pro IV 16mm.

“I personally liked the feel and power it offers.”

After 8 months at 3-5 sessions a week, their Perseus Pro IV surface is worn smooth.

“I bought the Gen 4 back in April and I have been playing with it since then so that's about 8 months of playing.”

Finds the Perseus Pro IV 16mm plays best stock with just an overgrip.

“I find that the 16mm Pro IV plays best stock without any weight at all.”

Their Perseus Pro IV core-crushed and Joola refused the warranty because it was bought from an ambassador.

“I bought a Gen IV Perseus and it started core crushing.”

After eight months as their main, going back to it after the Pro V it felt shockingly unforgiving and stiff.

“I tried to go back to the Pro IV Perseus 14mm last night - which I used for 8 months up until a few weeks ago - and was shocked by how unforgiving and stiff it felt”

Too poppy for them: dinks float high and it's hard to control.

“I currently main Perseus IV but it's too poppy for me. My dinks are high most of the time”

After many paddles, the 14mm feels so good they think it's the one.

“I tend to be a paddle whore, but the 14mm Perseus feels so good, I think this is the one….really.”

Demoed it and didn't like it compared with their 11SIX24 and CRBN paddles.

“I demoed it and didn’t like it. Prefer my 11six24 and Crbn trufoam”

Likes the power but hates the hollow sound, and the sweet spot sometimes feels off.

“I like the power but I hate the hollow sound. The sweet spot feels weird some times.”

Two hours of ball-machine testing: the 14mm felt like a board; the 16mm was better but trailed the TruFoam and Ripple.

“The Perseus 14 mm felt like a board. Did not like it. I liked the 16 mm Perseus better.”

Kept hitting balls out and popping up resets; their game improved after switching.

“I was hitting balls out and popping up resets with the Pro IV.”

Too powerful for their kitchen game, so they use it to practise serves.

“I have a Perseus IV that I got when I didn't know it was too powerful for me. I use it to practice my serve with”

Their first Gen 3: serves, drives and counters come off effortlessly, and their soft game improved too after a short adjustment to the high launch angle.

“As expected, serves, drives, and counters rocket effortlessly off of it.”

Amazing drops and resets coming from a Six Zero Ruby; predictable and great for control despite being a power paddle.

“Even though it’s classified as a power paddle the sweet spot size, ball feel and consistency make it very predictable and excellent for control too.”

Much easier to control than the Boomstik and back as their main, though they're on their third after core crushes.

“my Perseus Pro IV 16mm is just much easier to control for dinks, drops, and resets, and the power and pop is more than adequate”

Their favourite paddle ever, better in every category than their Selkirk LUXX; others noticed their game improving.

“I got the Perseus IV when it came out and it quickly became my favorite paddle all time.”

Their first lasted three months and the second core-crushed within weeks.

“I got 4 and 3 months out of a Mod TA and my first Perseus Pro IV, respectively. The second Pro IV, 3S and RPM V2 all crushed between 3 to 7 weeks max.”

A huge, forgiving sweet spot and even better control than before despite the power; better than the 3S they tested.

“I figured some control would be lost due to the pro’s pop and power, but if anything my control is better than before.”

Has used the Perseus Pro IV since the Mod TA-15 was decertified and calls it the best paddle, bar none.

“Been on Perseus Pro IV since. It is the best paddle, bar none.”

Demoed it and found it an all-around weapon.

“Same day I demo’d a Perseus Gen IV and it seemed an all-around weapon.”

Six months of heavy play (25+ hours a week) with no defects.

“I've had a pro iv perseus for 6+ months and never had an issue.”

Poppier and more powerful, good for singles, but needed long break-in and lost feel over time.

“The Perseus is poppier and takes a while to break in. J6CR feels great out the gate, doesn’t lose its feel overtime as much as the Perseus did.”

Replaces their Perseus Pro IV every six to eight weeks because the edge guard loosens or the core crushes.

“I play with a new Perseus Pro IV every six to eight weeks.”

Briefly demoed the Perseus Pro IV when it came out and fell in love with it: great power and pop, with generous dwell time to shape the ball.

“It had great power and pop but it still felt like it had a generous dwell time to shape the ball.”