The short answer
The Scorpeus Pro V 16mm is the wide-body Pro V that JOOLA calls its “most forgiving” shape, the Kosmos Pro V 16mm is the hybrid Pickleball Effect would point most Pro V buyers to, and the Perseus Heat Vision 16mm is a lower-priced carbon Perseus with JOOLA’s SK Film.
Our Top Picks
JOOLA’s lines run from the Pro V and older Pro IV through the 3S Dual and Vision paddles to the Astral and Essentials for newer players. Every pick here is on joola.com, was on the USA Pickleball approved list on November 4, 2026, carries no eligibility warning on JOOLA’s own page, and was sold new on Amazon that day at or below JOOLA’s price. Our paddle brands roundup picks the Hyperion Pro IV 16mm for JOOLA, and Ben Johns’ Perseus and Hyperion paddles have their own guide.
Related guide: Best Diadem Pickleball Paddles: Edge, Warrior, Icon Compared
Find the JOOLA paddle for how you play
Pick how you play and what you want to spend. The suggestion is our editorial starting point, drawn from the seven paddles below, not a test result.
Compare the 7 JOOLA paddles
Each row is the version we link. Figures are JOOLA’s from joola.com unless a cell names another source; “USA Pickleball” is the approved-list entry and the date it was added. Face material, size and grip are in each review.
Scorpeus Pro V 16mmWide-Body Pro V, 16mmControl, widebody16 mm8.2 oz$290.00
Evidence: Pickleball Studio, this exact model
Kosmos Pro V 16mmHybrid-Shape Pro VAll-court, hybrid16 mm8.1 oz$299.95 Prime
Evidence: Pickleball Studio, this exact model
Graf Pro 16mmSlim-Grip Pro IV, 16mmSmall hands, elongated16 mm8.1 oz$149.95 Prime
Evidence: owner reports, no independent test
Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mmWide-Body 3S Dual, 14mmPower, widebody14 mm7.8 oz$199.95 Prime
Evidence: The Kitchen, Perseus 3S Dual 16mm (elongated); not this Scorpeus 14mm
Perseus Heat Vision 16mmElongated Carbon, 16mmAll-court, elongated16 mm7.8 oz$99.95 Prime
Evidence: Pickleball Central (a retailer), not independent
Perseus AstralBeginner Carbon PerseusBeginners, recreationalnot published7.8 oz$79.95 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Essentials Dash 10mmEntry Fiberglass, 10mmBeginners, recreational10 mm8.2 oz$49.95 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Is JOOLA a Good Pickleball Paddle Brand?
Reviewers like how the current paddles play and question how long they last. Pickleball Effect, writing after JOOLA’s Pro V launch event, says “this release does not feel like a step behind” but “JOOLA still has ground to prove” on durability. Pickleball Studio on the Pro V: “This might be the first time that I recommend most people buy the older model over the new one.” Matt’s Pickleball reports core crushing on two of their Pro IVs and replacements that took close to two months each.
More: where JOOLA paddles are made and what makes a paddle brand good.
Compare the 7 JOOLA paddles
Each JOOLA paddle line, with the warranty JOOLA lists for it:
Pro V. Perseus, Hyperion and Agassi or Graf (elongated), Kosmos (hybrid) and Scorpeus (wide body), most in 14mm and 16mm, plus the Radius Pro V 16mm. JOOLA’s KineticFrame throat is the main change, and sources differ on the rest of the build. Pickleball Effect (February 28, 2026): “Outside of that throat redesign, the core construction remains the same as the Pro IV.” Pickleball Studio (April 16, 2026, updated April 18): “They did also add a small carbon fiber reinforcement at the head of the paddle which they hope improves the durability and helps prevent some core crushing, but again, we also heard the same claim last year, about making the Pro IV more durable, and we all know how that panned out.” Matt’s Pickleball (read November 4, 2026) reports a carbon strip added between the honeycomb and the EVA foam at the top of the Pro V, and JOOLA’s Scorpeus Pro V page (November 4, 2026) lists the core as “PP core + CF + EVA foam”, with CF for carbon fiber. Warranty: 12 months with registration.
Pro IV. The previous generation, which Pickleball Effect says JOOLA planned to keep selling at a lower price. Warranty: 12 months with registration. Pickleball Effect says players who generate their own power may like the Pro V’s consistency: “But if you rely on your paddle to help you create power, you’re probably better off sticking with the Pro IV or 3S.”
3S Dual. A re-release of the 3S approved by both USA Pickleball and the UPA-A; JOOLA lists a 6-12 month warranty. The Kitchen notes “The 3S paddles previously were not USAP certified.”
Vision, Astral and Essentials. The Heat Vision and Double Vision paddles add JOOLA’s SK Film (6-12 month warranty on the Heat Vision); the Astral and Essentials Dash are JOOLA’s paddles for newer players.
Eligibility. JOOLA’s pages for the Graf Edge 16mm, Agassi Edge 16mm, Agassi Champion 12mm and Graf Champion 12mm say: “As of May 1, 2026 this paddle is not eligible for use in USAP competitions.” All four still had entries on the approved list on November 4, so check JOOLA’s page as well as the list. None of our picks carries that note.
Scorpeus Pro V 16mmWide-Body Pro V, 16mmControl, widebody16 mm8.2 oz$290.00
Evidence: Pickleball Studio, this exact model
Kosmos Pro V 16mmHybrid-Shape Pro VAll-court, hybrid16 mm8.1 oz$299.95 Prime
Evidence: Pickleball Studio, this exact model
Graf Pro 16mmSlim-Grip Pro IV, 16mmSmall hands, elongated16 mm8.1 oz$149.95 Prime
Evidence: owner reports, no independent test
Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mmWide-Body 3S Dual, 14mmPower, widebody14 mm7.8 oz$199.95 Prime
Evidence: The Kitchen, Perseus 3S Dual 16mm (elongated); not this Scorpeus 14mm
Perseus Heat Vision 16mmElongated Carbon, 16mmAll-court, elongated16 mm7.8 oz$99.95 Prime
Evidence: Pickleball Central (a retailer), not independent
Perseus AstralBeginner Carbon PerseusBeginners, recreationalnot published7.8 oz$79.95 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
Essentials Dash 10mmEntry Fiberglass, 10mmBeginners, recreational10 mm8.2 oz$49.95 Prime
Evidence: maker specs only, no independent test
How These JOOLA Paddles Were Chosen
How this guide was built
built from joola.com product pages, JOOLA’s Amazon listings, the USA Pickleball approved-paddle list, published reviews by Pickleball Studio, Pickleball Effect, The Kitchen and Matt’s Pickleball, a Pickleball Central product page and Reddit owner threads; we have not tested these products ourselves.
What a paddle had to show
- Sold on joola.com as a single adult paddle, not an outlet or final-sale paddle.
- USA Pickleball approval checked twice: an entry on the approved list, with its date, and no “not eligible” note on JOOLA’s page.
- Sold new on Amazon on 2026-11-04, at or below JOOLA’s price; each review names the seller we saw.
- Not a pick on our other guides, apart from the Kosmos Pro V 16mm and the Graf Pro 16mm, which is the Agassi Pro 16mm with a slimmer grip.
Why seven paddles, and where the opinions come from
Why seven paddles, and where the opinions come from
Most current JOOLA paddles are already picks on our other guides, four carry JOOLA’s eligibility note, and the Radius Pro V 16mm had no Amazon listing we could confirm, and the Hyperion Vision and “Da Hammer” had no Amazon listing or approved-list entry. JOOLA supplied two of Pickleball Studio’s four Pro V test paddles. Pickleball Studio, The Kitchen and Matt’s Pickleball say they earn commissions on their links (The Kitchen through JOOLA’s ambassador links), Pickleball Effect links to JOOLA’s store, and Pickleball Central sells JOOLA paddles.
Detailed Reviews
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro V 16mm, Wide-Body Pro V
Doubles players who want a forgiving Pro V and have medium to large hands.
$290.00 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
The wide-body Pro V, for doubles players who block and reset at the kitchen.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Studio: Scorpeus Pro V 16mm (4.25 in grip on its paddle page) and 14mm.
JOOLA calls the Scorpeus “our widest and most forgiving paddle shape”. This is Collin Johns’ version with the wider 4.250 in grip; Anna Bright’s has 4.125 in. Pickleball Studio bought the Scorpeus 16mm for its review and measured 8.05 oz with a 7.03 twist weight; its paddle page lists the 4.25 in grip. Matt’s Pickleball ranks it first of its five JOOLA picks. Sold on November 4 by Peak 14 Distributing, a third-party seller shipping from Amazon; Amazon.com sold Anna Bright’s version.
Related guide: Best Pickleball Paddles for Seniors: Weight, Sweet Spot and Grip
Specs (JOOLA Scorpeus Pro V, 16mm, Club Green, Collin Johns)
- Weight: 8.2 oz average (JOOLA)
- Core: 16 mm PP core + carbon fiber + EVA foam (JOOLA)
- Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
- Size: 16 x 8 in; grip length 5.25 in; grip circumference 4.250 in (JOOLA)
- Warranty: 12 months, registration required (JOOLA)
- Approval: “Scorpeus Pro V 16mm”, added 2025-11-11; UPA-A certified (JOOLA)
Pros
- The shape JOOLA calls its widest and most forgiving, with a twist weight Pickleball Studio measured at 7.03
Cons
- Pickleball Studio sees the Pro V as a small update and suggests the older model for most buyers
- 5.25 in handle, against 5.5 in on JOOLA’s elongated paddles here
Who should buy it
Doubles players who want a forgiving Pro V and have medium to large hands.
JOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm, Hybrid-Shape Pro V
16mm Federico Staksrud · 16 mm
Players who want some reach without giving up much sweet spot.
$299.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
The hybrid Pro V, between the Perseus and Scorpeus in reach and sweet spot.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, exact model. Pickleball Studio: Kosmos Pro V 16mm (unit supplied by JOOLA).
JOOLA lists 16.3 x 7.7 in and says the Kosmos “blends the reach of the Perseus with the expanded sweet spot of the Scorpeus”; this 16mm is Federico Staksrud’s signature paddle. Pickleball Effect: “Buy the Kosmos Pro V if you want the Pro V’s control and consistency in the friendliest package of the line.” Pickleball Studio tested the 16mm on a unit from JOOLA. Also in our hybrid paddle guide. Sold by Amazon.com on November 4.
Specs (JOOLA Kosmos Pro V, 16mm, Surge Green, Federico Staksrud)
- Weight: 8.1 oz (JOOLA)
- Core: 16 mm (JOOLA)
- Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
- Size: 16.3 x 7.7 in; grip length 5.25 in; grip circumference 4.250 in (JOOLA)
- Warranty: 12 months, registration required (JOOLA)
- Approval: “Kosmos Pro V 16mm”, added 2025-11-11; UPA-A certified (JOOLA)
Pros
- Hybrid shape Pickleball Effect measured at a 6.68 twist weight and 114 swing weight
Cons
- Pickleball Effect finds the 5.25 in handle “a bit short for dedicated two-handed backhand players”
JOOLA Graf Pro 16mm, Slim-Grip Pro IV, 16mm
Players with smaller hands who want a Pro IV-generation elongated paddle at the mid-priced tier.
$149.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
The Pro IV build in the Agassi shape with a 4.125 in grip, which JOOLA now sells below its original price.
Evidence: No independent test; owner reports. Reddit r/Pickleball: Graf Pro 16mm.
JOOLA says the Graf Pro is “Designed with tennis icons Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi” and points players wanting “a bigger grip” to the Agassi Pro 16mm; both list 8.1 oz. On Reddit, an owner switching from a 16mm MOD TA-15 wrote: “Pop and power are much lower and much more easier for me to control as well.” They later found the Graf “slightly lighter” than the Agassi Pro, with “slightly lesser power”; JOOLA’s Amazon listing says 7.8 oz. Other brands: our small-hands paddle guide. Sold by Amazon.com on November 4.
Specs (JOOLA Graf Pro, 16mm, Pro IV generation)
- Weight: 8.1 oz average (JOOLA); 7.8 oz on JOOLA’s Amazon listing
- Core: 16 mm with TechFlex Power (JOOLA)
- Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
- Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (JOOLA)
- Warranty: 12 months, registration required (JOOLA)
- Approval: “Graf Pro 16mm”, added 2025-02-08; UPA-A certified (JOOLA)
Pros
- Slim 4.125 in grip on JOOLA’s Pro IV build
Cons
- The owner found less pop and power than on their MOD TA-15, and a second owner, after two weeks, found power and drive spin poor but dinking improved; no independent test of the Graf found
- Previous generation: the Pro V’s KineticFrame is not in it
Who should buy it
Players with smaller hands who want a Pro IV-generation elongated paddle at the mid-priced tier.
JOOLA Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mm, Wide-Body 3S Dual, 14mm
Defensive players who want the 3S feel in a wide body and a longer 5.5 in handle.
$199.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
The wide-body 3S, now approved for USA Pickleball and UPA-A events.
Evidence: Independently reviewed, same series. The Kitchen: Perseus 3S Dual 16mm.
JOOLA describes it as “a great paddle for a defensive-style player or a player who prefers quick responsiveness during high-intensity kitchen battles”. JOOLA’s page and its Amazon listing differ on face name, weight and grip (spec box). The Kitchen tested the elongated Perseus 3S Dual 16mm, not this shape: “Compared with the original 3S it has slightly less pop but a softer feel on dinks and resets, and compared with the Pro IV it is firmer and more direct.” On cores, see 14mm vs 16mm. Sold by Amazon.com on November 4.
Specs (JOOLA Scorpeus 3S Dual, 14mm, Anna Bright)
- Weight: 7.8 oz average (JOOLA); 7.9 oz on JOOLA’s Amazon listing
- Core: 14 mm (JOOLA)
- Face: textured carbon fiber, also called Carbon Friction Surface (JOOLA); Charged Carbon Fiber (JOOLA’s Amazon listing)
- Size: 16 x 8 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.125 in (JOOLA; 4.25 in on its Amazon listing)
- Warranty: 6-12 months (JOOLA)
- Approval: “Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mm”, added 2025-01-15; UPA-A certified (JOOLA)
Pros
- Wide-body 14mm with dual USA Pickleball and UPA-A certification
Cons
- The Kitchen’s test was of the Perseus 16mm shape, not this paddle
- JOOLA’s page and Amazon listing disagree on weight and grip size
Who should buy it
Defensive players who want the 3S feel in a wide body and a longer 5.5 in handle.
JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision 16mm, Elongated Carbon, 16mm
Developing players who want an elongated carbon JOOLA at the lower price tier.
$99.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
A lower-priced carbon Perseus with JOOLA’s SK Film, for developing players.
Evidence: Retailer review (sells it), not independent. Pickleball Central: Perseus Heat Vision 16mm.
JOOLA adds SK Film “to reduce vibration and unwanted feedback” and thermoforming “from the paddle’s handle through the neck” (other brands: our vibration roundup). Pickleball Central, which sells it: “Instead of being built just for power, this paddle emphasizes balanced control, touch, and stability, making it an excellent choice for developing intermediate players who want one paddle that can do it all.” In a Reddit thread with no owner reports, one commenter called it “a gen 1.5 paddle with only thermoforming from the neck down to the handle.” Sold by Amazon.com on November 4.
Specs (JOOLA Perseus Heat Vision, 16mm, Charge Surge Green)
- Weight: 7.8 oz average (JOOLA)
- Core: 16 mm PP core (JOOLA)
- Face: textured carbon fiber (JOOLA)
- Size: 16.5 x 7.5 in; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (JOOLA)
- Warranty: 6-12 months (JOOLA)
- Approval: “Perseus Heat Vision 16mm”, added 2025-07-18
Pros
- Carbon Perseus with SK Film and a thermoformed handle at the lower price tier
Cons
- Forum commenters call it older-generation construction; no independent test
Who should buy it
Developing players who want an elongated carbon JOOLA at the lower price tier.
JOOLA Perseus Astral, Beginner Carbon Perseus
New and recreational players who want a carbon-faced JOOLA.
$79.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
JOOLA’s carbon paddle for beginners and recreational players; no independent review found (search 2026-11-04).
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: JOOLA.
JOOLA calls the Astral “A reliable choice for beginners and recreational players” with a “classic Perseus shape” and “carbon fiber sand-blasted surface”. joola.com gives no spec table; JOOLA’s Amazon listing gives 7.8 oz and a 5.5 in handle, and calls the shape “widebody Perseus”. More options: our beginner paddle guide. Sold by Amazon.com on November 4.
Specs (JOOLA Perseus Astral, Watermelon)
- Weight: 7.8 oz (JOOLA’s Amazon listing; not published on joola.com)
- Core: thickness not published by JOOLA
- Face: sandblasted carbon fiber (JOOLA)
- Size: length and width not published by JOOLA; grip length 5.5 in; grip circumference 4.25 in (JOOLA’s Amazon listing)
- Warranty: 12 months with registration (JOOLA’s Amazon listing)
- Approval: “Perseus Astral”, added 2025-10-01
Pros
- Carbon face and Perseus shape at JOOLA’s beginner price tier
Cons
- No independent test, and JOOLA publishes no core thickness or paddle size
JOOLA Essentials Dash 10mm, Entry Fiberglass, 10mm
First-time players and households buying a JOOLA to learn with.
$49.95 from AmazonAs of Nov 12, 17:55 UTCVerdict
JOOLA’s fiberglass starter paddle, approved for sanctioned play.
Evidence: No independent test; maker specs. Source: JOOLA.
JOOLA describes the Dash as “built for players who are new to the game and ready to grow”, with “Cool Press construction and a sandblasted fiberglass surface”. JOOLA’s Amazon listing gives a 15.5 x 7.9 in paddle face, 8.2 oz and a 4.75 in grip circumference, against 4.125-4.25 in on the other picks. Budget paddles from other brands: our budget paddle guide. Sold by Amazon.com on November 4.
Specs (JOOLA Essentials Dash, 10mm, Midnight Navy)
- Weight: 8.2 oz (JOOLA’s Amazon listing; not published on joola.com)
- Core: 10 mm (JOOLA)
- Face: sandblasted fiberglass (JOOLA)
- Size: 15.5 x 7.9 in face; grip circumference 4.75 in; grip length 5.5 in only in the listing’s size name (JOOLA’s Amazon listing)
- Warranty: 12 months via NFC registration (JOOLA’s Amazon listing)
- Approval: “Essentials Dash 10mm”, added 2026-01-06
Pros
- Fiberglass starter paddle with a USA Pickleball entry
Cons
- No independent test found; JOOLA’s page gives no spec table
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which JOOLA pickleball paddle is best?
Matt’s Pickleball ranks the Scorpeus Pro V 16mm first; Pickleball Effect points most Pro V buyers to the Kosmos. For other brands, see our best pickleball paddles.
Q. Is the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV the best paddle?
No source we read calls any paddle best for everyone. Ben Johns’ Perseus Pro IV and Pro V are in our Ben Johns paddle guide; Pickleball Studio would steer most buyers to the older Pro IV. Comparing brands: our Selkirk paddle guide.
Q. What is the latest JOOLA pickleball paddle?
Two recent entries on the approved list are the Perseus POWER FX 16mm (added 2026-10-01), which JOOLA calls “JOOLA’s first full-foam pickleball paddle”, and the Radius Pro V 16mm (2026-04-29). On foam cores: are foam paddles worth it.
Q. Are any JOOLA paddles banned?
JOOLA says the Graf Edge 16mm, Agassi Edge 16mm, Agassi Champion 12mm and Graf Champion 12mm are not eligible for USAP competitions as of May 1, 2026. Approved picks from many brands: our USA Pickleball approved paddle guide.
Q. Which JOOLA paddle is best for beginners?
JOOLA aims the Perseus Astral and Essentials Dash at new players, and its Pro V page calls the Scorpeus shape “an excellent choice for beginners”.
Final Verdict
The Scorpeus Pro V 16mm is the forgiving Pro V and the Kosmos Pro V 16mm the hybrid; the Graf Pro 16mm brings the Pro IV build with a slim grip, and the Scorpeus 3S Dual 14mm the 3S in a wide body. On a smaller budget: Perseus Heat Vision, Perseus Astral or Essentials Dash. More paddles: the paddles hub.
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