Head to head
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs ProXR The Story 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on weight, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Weight
The ProXR The Story 16mm is 0.2 oz heavier: 8.2 oz against 8 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
Both have a 5.5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.125" on the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm and 4.25" on the ProXR The Story 16mm.
Face and core
Face: Not published (composite) on the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm, Forehand fiberglass, backhand carbon fiber (composite) on the ProXR The Story 16mm. Core: Propulsion core with EPP foam (full foam) against Polypropylene honeycomb.
Price
The ProXR The Story 16mm costs $120 less right now: $60 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $180 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months (registration required) on the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm and 3 months on the ProXR The Story 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for either paddle, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forPick the
ProXR The Story 16mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $120 cheaper right now.
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Specs side by side
| Spec | JOOLAPerseus POWER FX 16mm | ProXRThe Story 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $180 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) | $60 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $180 | $180 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.2 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | Not published |
| Twistweight | Not published | Not published |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.25" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Not published (Composite) | Forehand fiberglass, backhand carbon fiber (Composite) |
| Core | Propulsion core with EPP foam (full foam) | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months (registration required) | 3 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | Amazon, JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Oct 20, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.