JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16
Our call: JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 (DinkScore 93 vs 91) — 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
Six Zero
Double Black Diamond Control 16
best value all-court paddle
91DinkScore
Spin5/5
Power4/5
Control4/5
Forgiveness4/5
| Spec | JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Raw carbon | Raw carbon |
| Core | Polymer honeycomb | Polymer honeycomb |
| Thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Shape | Elongated | Standard |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8 oz |
| Swing weight ≈ | 118 | 114 |
| Price band | $250+ | $100–$180 |
| Arm-friendly | No | No |
The verdict
Buy the JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want the better overall package — it leads the DinkScore 93 to 91 and is the stronger fit for advanced all-court power.
Buy the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16 if its strengths match your game — it's built for best value all-court paddle, and it sits in a different price band ($100–$180 vs $250+), which may settle the question by itself. Still torn? The Paddle Finder weighs the full database against your answers, not just these two.