JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle
Ben Johns' signature 16mm power-control paddle: raw Carbon Friction Surface, foam-boosted throat, UPA-A pro certified. £195.99 at PDH Sports (RRP £280).
4.6 / 5
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Outstanding
Strengths
- The most-recommended power-control paddle in the independent review press (Pickleball Effect, Pickleheads) at this price point
- TechFlex foam at the throat adds flex, forgiveness and dwell time over earlier Perseus generations
- Raw Carbon Friction Surface holds spin well; 16mm core keeps the launch controlled
Watch outs
- A 5.5-inch handle and elongated shape suit two-handed backhands but reduce face size for the same overall length
- 8.1 oz average build is quicker players' territory; beginners will find it demanding at the kitchen line
- JOOLA's Pro V and VI generations exist above it, though the on-court gain rarely justifies their premium
- Brand JOOLA
- Model Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm
- Shape Elongated
- Face material Carbon Friction Surface (raw carbon fibre)
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By Rob Griffiths1 min read
- Brand
- JOOLA
- Model
- Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm
- Shape
- Elongated
- Face material
- Carbon Friction Surface (raw carbon fibre)
- Core
- Reactive polymer honeycomb with TechFlex Power foam at the throat
- Core thickness
- 16mm
- Weight
- 230g (approx 8.1 oz) average
- Handle length
- 5.5 inches
- Grip circumference
- 4.25 inches
- Certification
- UPA-A Pro certified
- Cover included
- No