JOOLA Pro V vs Wilson Surge Pro 16

    JOOLA Pro V 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro V

    $299.95

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    Wilson Surge Pro 16 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber composite face

    Wilson

    Surge Pro 16

    $149.99

    Pickle's 5-axis score

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

    JOOLA Pro VWilson Surge Pro 16
    Power — JOOLA +5.9
    8.8 vs 2.9
    Hand speed — Wilson +4.7
    1.8 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — Wilson +3.4
    6.6 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    4.4 vs 4.4

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Wilson Surge Pro 16 is the value pick at $149.99. JOOLA Pro V is the premium option at $299.95 — you're paying for the Carbon fiber. JOOLA Pro V (Hybrid) and Wilson Surge Pro 16 (Widebody) differ in head shape, so hand-speed and reach will feel distinct between them.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8–8.4 oz7.8–8.2 oz

    Shape

    HybridWidebody

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Polymer honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    Carbon fiberCarbon fiber composite

    Handle length

    5.3"5.25"

    Price

    $299.95$149.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Pro V is listed at 8–8.4 oz; Wilson Surge Pro 16 at 7.8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Wilson Surge Pro 16 is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. JOOLA Pro V measures 16.2" × 7.6"; Wilson Surge Pro 16 measures 15.88" × 8.13" (hybrid vs widebody). The JOOLA Pro V is 0.32" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. JOOLA Pro V has a 5.3" handle; Wilson Surge Pro 16 has a 5.25" handle, so the JOOLA Pro V handle is 0.05" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. JOOLA Pro V lists its face as Carbon fiber; Wilson Surge Pro 16 lists Carbon fiber composite. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. JOOLA Pro V lists its core as Polymer honeycomb; Wilson Surge Pro 16 lists Polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    JOOLA Pro V

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The hybrid shape splits the difference between reach and forgiveness, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Wilson Surge Pro 16

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: control, balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the JOOLA Pro V if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks

    Pick the Wilson Surge Pro 16 if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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