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    JOOLA Pro V

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

    Who This Paddle Is For

    power, spin

    JOOLA Pro V is a series/collection (Perseus / Hyperion / Kosmos / Scorpeus / Agassi Pro V variants). This catalog entry represents the series; it points to the flagship Perseus Pro V ($299.95). Triple-sourced: joola.com PDP, joola.com collection, Pickleball Central.

    About the JOOLA Pro V

    The JOOLA Pro V is a hybrid-shape pickleball paddle with a carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 8–8.4 oz with a 5.3" grip. Listed price: $299.95.

    Playstyle fit: power, spin. The hybrid shape favors a balance of reach and forgiveness.

    JOOLA Pro V is a series/collection (Perseus / Hyperion / Kosmos / Scorpeus / Agassi Pro V variants). This catalog entry represents the series; it points to the flagship Perseus Pro V ($299.95). Triple-sourced: joola.com PDP, joola.com collection, Pickleball Central.

    Available direct from JOOLA and Amazon.

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    Weight
    8–8.4 oz
    How paddle weights compare
    Surface
    Carbon fiber
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    Grip Length
    5.3"
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    Price
    $299.95

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    Pickle's Take

    16mm core, carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.

    - PickleSwaps editorial team

    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.

    = score
    Power
    8.8 / 10

    Top 16% of catalog on power

    Hand speed
    1.8 / 10

    Bottom 10% of catalog on hand speed

    Forgiveness
    6.6 / 10

    At the catalog median on forgiveness

    Touch
    9.9 / 10

    At the catalog median on touch

    Spin
    4.4 / 10

    Below the catalog median on spin

    Pickle's take

    Who it's for

    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.

    Pickle's editorial

    Should you buy the JOOLA Pro V?

    Best for

    4.0+ advanced doubles power players with fast swings; hybrid frame, putaway-first with a control-leaning feel.

    Who should buy the Pro V

    Buy it if you're a 4.0+ player with real swing speed who wants Joola's top-tier build and a higher power ceiling. The 2025 hybrid frame plays softer and more muted than you'd expect, leaning slightly control-friendly, but it unlocks serious pop for players who swing fast enough to load it. The flagship for those who already know they want it.

    Who should skip it

    Skip it if you can't tell the difference between this and the $249 Pro IV - you're paying $50 for the newest hybrid shape and a softer feel, not a transformation. Slower swingers won't reach its power ceiling, and control-first players get more from a dedicated thick control paddle. Several reviewers call it a refinement, not a leap.

    The main tradeoff

    You pay a flagship premium for incremental, swing-speed-dependent gains. The hybrid pop is real but only unlocks for fast swingers, and the Pro IV gets a 4.0 most of the way there for $50 less.

    Is it worth it?

    Top of Joola's line and priced like it at $299.95. Worth it only if you're a 4.0+ with the swing speed to exploit the extra power ceiling - otherwise the Pro IV is the value play and the Perseus the name play. You're buying the halo SKU.

    Closest alternatives

    JOOLA Pro IVElongated, $50 less, nearly as much paddle.JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mmSame price, Ben Johns signature build.Gearbox Pro Ultimate ElongatedStiffer one-piece power feel.

    Step up or save

    Spend lessJOOLA Pro IV$50 less for most of the performance.

    Last updated: 2026-06-28

    Price & Availability

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the JOOLA Pro V USA Pickleball approved?

    USA Pickleball approval status for the JOOLA Pro V is not yet verified. Check equipment.usapickleball.org for the latest status before tournament play.

    What's the core thickness of the JOOLA Pro V?

    The JOOLA Pro V uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.

    Who is the JOOLA Pro V best for?

    The JOOLA Pro V is best for players who prioritize a power game and prefer a hybrid shape, in the 8–8.4 oz weight range.

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