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JOOLA Perseus Pro IV vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV is cheaper at $249.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV or Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0?

The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV is the cheaper at $249.95. The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0
US price $249.95 $259.99
BrandJOOLAEngage
Released
Weight (oz) 8.1 8.25
Length (in) 16.5 16
Width (in) 7.5 8
Core thickness (mm) 16 15.88
Face material Textured carbon fiber face (TFP / TechFlex Power technology) Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber
Core material Honeycomb Propulsion polymer core with Hyper-Foam edge wall Control Pro 'Black' polymer honeycomb core
Paddle shape elongated wide-body
Grip length (in) 5.5 5
Grip circumference (in) 4.25 4.375
Spin (rpm)
Usap approved Yes Yes

Sources — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-08-01). Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0: pickleballdepot.us (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV and Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (9 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (oz): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 8.1 vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 8.25
  • Length (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16.5 vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 16
  • Width (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 7.5 vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 8
  • Core thickness (mm): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 15.88
  • Face material: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Textured carbon fiber face (TFP / TechFlex Power technology) vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber
  • Core material: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Honeycomb Propulsion polymer core with Hyper-Foam edge wall vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 Control Pro 'Black' polymer honeycomb core
  • Paddle shape: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV elongated vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 wide-body
  • Grip length (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 5.5 vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 5
  • Grip circumference (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 4.25 vs Engage Pursuit Pro EX 6.0 4.375

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