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Find the right JOOLA shape for your game
Breaking down the differences between each Pro IV series paddle
Find the right JOOLA shape for your game
The new JOOLA Perseus Pro IV and Agassi Pro/Graf Pro pickleball paddles launched last month and have already been a popular choice for pro and amateur players.
Now, the rest of the Pro IV series paddles -- the Magnus, Scorpeus and Hyperion -- are also available at Pickleball Central.
We've had some time to play with these paddles and get a feel for how they perform in all aspects of the game. Check out the key differences between each shape below.
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV
Both the 14mm and 16mm get good power on serves and third-shot drives -- slightly more than the JOOLA Perseus 3S.
Squared top corners make paddle more stable on off-center hits.
Highest swingweight of any of the Pro IV paddles -- 116 for the 14mm and 118 for the 16mm.
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV
Good balance between power and control.
Larger sweet spot due to wider paddle face.
Very maneuverable because of square shape and lower swingweight (110 for the 14mm and 114 for the 16mm).
JOOLA Magnus Pro IV
Elongated paddle surface allows for more reach and power.
Larger sweet spot than the Perseus or Hyperion due to larger hitting area.
Built with a shorter handle for players who don’t use a two-handed backhand.
JOOLA Hyperion Pro IV
Curved top edge makes paddle more maneuverable in hands battles at the kitchen line and allows for more whip through the hitting zone on serves and third-shot drives.
Elongated shape allows for good reach.
Slightly less hitting area toward the top of paddle.
JOOLA Agassi Pro/Graf Pro
Unique shape is geared toward former tennis players who are currently making the transition to pickleball or have already been playing for years but still want a paddle that mimics some of the characteristics of a tennis racket.
Elongated shape positions the sweet spot more toward the top 20% of these paddles, which is where players can get maximum power on groundstrokes and overheads.
