Head to head
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm vs CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm
Same 14mm core and elongated shape; they differ on 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.
Handle
Both have a 5.5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.25" on the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm and 4.125" on the CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm.
Face and core
Face: Textured carbon fiber (carbon) on the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm, Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (raw carbon) on the CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm. Core: PP core + CF + EVA foam against 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend).
Price
The CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm costs $100 less right now: $200 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $300 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
Warranty
Warranty is 12 months (registration required) on the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm and 12 months on the CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
- Shape: Both are elongated shapes at 16.5" × 7.5".
- Weight: Listed weights are within 0.1 oz: 7.9 oz for the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm and 8 oz for the CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14mm
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
CRBN 3 TruFoam Waves 14mm
if…
- You want to spend less: it is $100 cheaper right now.
Specs side by side
| Spec | JOOLAPerseus Pro V 14mm | CRBN3 TruFoam Waves 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $300 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) | $200 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $300 | $280 |
| Shape | Elongated | Elongated |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | 119 |
| Twistweight | Not published | 6.5 |
| Length × width | 16.5" × 7.5" | 16.5" × 7.5" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.25" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | Not published | 24.5 cm |
| Face | Textured carbon fiber (Carbon) | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber with a fiberglass layer (Raw carbon) |
| Core | PP core + CF + EVA foam | 100% foam (proprietary TruFoam blend) |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months (registration required) | 12 months |
| Sold at | JustPaddles | 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.