JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic
Our call: JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 (DinkScore 93 vs 90) — but the per-spec wins below can flip it for your game.
★ Our pick
JOOLA
Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16
advanced all-court power
93DinkScore
Spin5/5
Power4/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness3/5
Selkirk
LUXX Control Air Epic
soft-game control specialists
90DinkScore
Spin4/5
Power2/5
Control5/5
Forgiveness5/5
| Spec | JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 | Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 16mm | 20.5mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 118 | 112 |
| Price band | $250+ | $250+ |
| Arm-friendly | No | Yes |
The verdict
Buy the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 93 to 90 and is the stronger fit for advanced all-court power.
Buy the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Epic if its strengths match your game — it's built for soft-game control specialists. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.