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JOOLA Perseus Pro IV vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Vatic Pro Prism Flash is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV or Vatic Pro Prism Flash?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Vatic Pro Prism Flash is the cheaper at $99.99.

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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 Vatic Pro Prism Flash
US price $249.95 $99.99
BrandJOOLAVatic Pro
Released
Weight (oz) 8.1 8.1
Length (in) 16.5 16.3
Width (in) 7.5 7.7
Core thickness (mm) 16 16
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 Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected edge walls
Paddle shape elongated hybrid
Grip length (in) 5.5 5.4
Grip circumference (in) 4.25 4.25
Spin (rpm)
Usap approved Yes

Sources — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-08-01). Vatic Pro Prism Flash: pickleballeffect.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV and Vatic Pro Prism Flash?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Length (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16.5 vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash 16.3
  • Width (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 7.5 vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash 7.7
  • Face material: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Textured carbon fiber face (TFP / TechFlex Power technology) vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber
  • Core material: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV Honeycomb Propulsion polymer core with Hyper-Foam edge wall vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected edge walls
  • Paddle shape: JOOLA Perseus Pro IV elongated vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash hybrid
  • Grip length (in): JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 5.5 vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash 5.4

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