CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm

    CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — T700 raw carbon fiber face

    CRBN

    3X Power Series 16mm

    $149.99

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    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Textured carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Perseus Pro V 16mm

    $299.95

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    CRBN 3X Power Series 16mmJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm
    Power — even
    9.6 vs 9.6
    Hand speed — even
    3.0 vs 3.0
    Forgiveness — even
    4.9 vs 4.9
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — CRBN +3.3
    9.7 vs 6.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm is the value pick at $149.99. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Textured carbon fiber. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.9–8.3 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedElongated

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycombPropulsion Core polymer honeycomb

    Face material

    T700 raw carbon fiberTextured carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.75"5.5"

    Price

    $149.99$299.95

    What the spec differences mean

    • Length and width. CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm measures 16.5" × 7.38"; JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm measures 16.5" × 7.5". Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm has a 5.75" handle; JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm has a 5.5" handle, so the CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber; JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm lists Textured carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm lists Propulsion Core polymer honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power, spin

    JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the CRBN 3X Power Series 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line
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