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    Control widebody with Propulsion Core, Collin Johns signature shape, largest JOOLA sweet spot.

    About the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16

    The JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a widebody-shape pickleball paddle with a charged carbon fiber (tfp) face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.9–8.3 oz with a 5.25" grip. Listed price: $229.95.

    Playstyle fit: control. The widebody shape favors a forgiving sweet spot.

    Control widebody with Propulsion Core, Collin Johns signature shape, largest JOOLA sweet spot.

    Available direct from JOOLA.

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    Weight
    7.9–8.3 oz
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    Surface
    Charged Carbon fiber (TFP)
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    Shape
    Widebody
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    Grip Length
    5.25"
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    Price
    $229.95

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    Pickle's Take

    16mm core, charged carbon fiber (tfp) face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.

    - PickleSwaps editorial team

    Pickle's 5-axis score

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

    = score
    Power
    4.5 / 10

    Below the catalog median on power

    Hand speed
    3.0 / 10

    Bottom 25% of catalog on hand speed

    Forgiveness
    10.0 / 10

    Top 26% of catalog on forgiveness

    Touch
    9.9 / 10

    At the catalog median on touch

    Spin
    6.4 / 10

    At 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 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.

    Price & Availability

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 USA Pickleball approved?

    Yes — the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is on the USA Pickleball approved equipment list and is legal for sanctioned tournament play. View the official USA Pickleball listing at https://equipment.usapickleball.org/paddle-list/entry/10592.

    What's the core thickness of the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?

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

    Who is the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 best for?

    The JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is best for players who prioritize a control game and prefer a widebody shape, in the 7.9–8.3 oz weight range.

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