Head to head
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm vs CRBN 3X Series 16mm
Same 16mm core and elongated shape; they differ on weight, handle and face and core.
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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 JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm is 0.15 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.95 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Handle
The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm has the longer handle: 5.5" against 5.25", which leaves more room for a two-handed backhand. Grip circumference is 4.25" on the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm and 4.125" on the CRBN 3X Series 16mm.
Face and core
Face: Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm, T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (carbon) on the CRBN 3X Series 16mm. Core: Propulsion Core: polypropylene honeycomb with EVA foam wall (TechFlex Power) against Not published.
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.
- Price: Same price right now: $150 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
- Warranty: 12 months on both.
Who should pick which
Pick the
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16mm
if…
- You hit two-handed backhands and want the longer 5.5" handle.
Pick the
CRBN 3X Series 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 forSpecs side by side
| Spec | JOOLAPerseus Pro IV 16mm | CRBN3X Series 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $150 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $150 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $250 | $230 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.95 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" | 5.25" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) | T700 Toray carbon fiber (gritty) (Carbon) |
| Core | Propulsion Core: polypropylene honeycomb with EVA foam wall (TechFlex Power) | Not published |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Not stated by brand |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | Amazon, JustPaddles | Amazon, JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 15, 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.
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