JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Ruby 16mm

    JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Charged Carbon fiber (TFP) face

    JOOLA

    Scorpeus Pro IV 16

    $229.95

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    Six Zero Ruby 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Ruby 16mm

    $149.25

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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.

    JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16Six Zero Ruby 16mm
    Power — JOOLA +0.5
    4.5 vs 4.0
    Hand speed — Six Zero +1.3
    3.0 vs 4.3
    Forgiveness — even
    10.0 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — Six Zero +3.3
    6.4 vs 9.7

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Six Zero Ruby 16mm is the value pick at $149.25. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is the premium option at $229.95 — you're paying for the Charged Carbon fiber (TFP). Both paddles target control players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.9–8.2 oz

    Shape

    WidebodyWidebody

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Propulsion Core polymer honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb thermoformed

    Face material

    Charged Carbon fiber (TFP)Toray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.25"5.5"

    Price

    $229.95$149.25

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Six Zero Ruby 16mm at 7.9–8.2 oz. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Handle length. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 has a 5.25" handle; Six Zero Ruby 16mm has a 5.5" handle, so the Six Zero Ruby 16mm handle is 0.25" longer. What grip length changes
    • Face material. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 lists its face as Charged Carbon fiber; Six Zero Ruby 16mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 lists its core as Propulsion Core polymer honeycomb; Six Zero Ruby 16mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb thermoformed. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 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

    Six Zero Ruby 16mm

    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 raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: control, balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if…

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

    Pick the Six Zero Ruby 16mm if…

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