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JOOLA Perseus Pro IV vs Selkirk Labs Project 007

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV is cheaper at $149.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV or Selkirk Labs Project 007?

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 $149.95. The JOOLA Perseus Pro IV both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Selkirk Labs Project 007
US price $149.95 $149.99
BrandJOOLASelkirk
Released——
Weight (oz) 8.1 8.15
Length (in) 16.5 16.4
Width (in) 7.5 7.5
Core thickness (mm) 16 14
Face material Textured carbon fiber face (TFP / TechFlex Power technology) Florek carbon fiber face with InfiniGrit textured surface
Core material Honeycomb Propulsion polymer core with Hyper-Foam edge wall Polypropylene honeycomb with a Titanium Mesh Layer System
Paddle shape elongated elongated
Grip length (in) 5.5 5.5
Grip circumference (in) 4.25 4.25
Spin (rpm) — 2000
Usap approved Yes Yes

Sources — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-10-23). Selkirk Labs Project 007: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-10-23).

What's the difference between the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV and Selkirk Labs Project 007?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (oz): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 8.1 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 8.15
  • Length (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16.5 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 16.4
  • Core thickness (mm): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 14
  • Face material: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Textured carbon fiber face (TFP / TechFlex Power technology) vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Florek carbon fiber face with InfiniGrit textured surface
  • Core material: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Honeycomb Propulsion polymer core with Hyper-Foam edge wall vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Polypropylene honeycomb with a Titanium Mesh Layer System

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