Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle (14mm)

Generation	Pro V (2025)
Shape	Agassi (elongated tapered)
Core Thickness	16mm
Average Weight	7.9 oz (7.7–8.1 oz)
Paddle Length	16.5″
Paddle Width	7.5″
Handle Length	5.5″
Grip Circumference	4.250″ (Medium)
Paddle Face	Textured Carbon Fiber
Core Material	Honeycomb Propulsion Core + Hyperfoam Edge Wall
Frame Technology	KineticFrame (patent-pending)
Edge Guard	Yes
Authentication	NFC Chip (JOOLA Connect)
Certifications	USAP Approved (PBCoR .43) + UPA-A Pro Certified

God of Sports Expert Take on Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle:

• The Pro V’s headline upgrade — KineticFrame — is not marketing language. The paddle feels distinctly different from the Pro IV in how it handles energy. On drives, counters, and speed-ups, the ball exits the face with noticeably more authority for the same swing effort. On defensive resets and soft resets from the transition zone, the KineticFrame’s energy absorption improves depth control in a way that pure power paddles simply don’t replicate.
• The 14mm variant specifically: 14mm is the specialist’s choice. The pop is noticeably more explosive — ball exit speed on drives and punch volleys is measurably higher than the 16mm. The trade-off is real: the smaller sweet spot is less forgiving, soft-game resets are harder to manage, and less experienced players will find the power difficult to contain consistently. In the right hands though — advanced players with a developed soft game and aggressive attacking instincts — the 14mm Pro V is an exceptional weapon.
• The textured carbon fiber surface delivers impressive spin. Topspin serves and cross-court flicks have genuine bite. The surface texture holds well without rapid degradation, which has been a concern with some competing paddles. The Hyperfoam Edge Wall extends the sweet spot noticeably into the outer frame zones — you feel the difference on wide hits that would die on a standard paddle.
• Honest note: this is a premium, pro-level paddle at a premium price. It is not for beginners or players who have not developed solid fundamentals. The power is high — the highest legal level in the market — and players who struggle with overhitting or soft-game control will find the Pro V amplifies those weaknesses. If your game is ready for it, there is nothing better available in India at this level.

Technology Explained: What Makes Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle Different:

• KineticFrame — The Pro V’s Headline Innovation : KineticFrame is JOOLA’s patent-pending technology introduced in the Pro V generation, integrated directly into the paddle’s throat. Inspired by kick-point engineering from hockey sticks and golf clubs — where the shaft flexes at a calculated point to store and release energy — the KineticFrame creates a slimmer throat profile that physically flexes on contact to store swing momentum, then releases it into the ball on impact. The practical result is a spring-like energy transfer that gives players access to more power on drives, counters, and speed-ups without requiring a harder swing. Equally important: because the KineticFrame absorbs and redirects energy from incoming pace, it also helps absorb hard-hit balls during resets and defensive exchanges — improving depth control at the baseline and maintaining stability during fast kitchen exchanges. This two-way energy management (adding power on offense, absorbing pace on defence) is the defining characteristic that separates the Pro V from its Pro IV predecessor.
• Propulsion Core — Explosive Power with Controlled Feel : JOOLA’s patent-pending Propulsion Core is a honeycomb polymer core engineered to create a controlled flex on hard contact — similar to how a tennis racket string bed compresses and rebounds. Unlike a rigid paddle core that simply deflects the ball, the Propulsion Core stores kinetic energy during contact and releases it into the ball, generating a spring-like explosive pop on drives and counters while maintaining enough dwell time (ball-on-face contact time) for controlled drops, dinks, and resets. This is the core technology that makes JOOLA’s Pro series simultaneously powerful and more controllable than simple “stiff and powerful” competitor paddles.
• Hyperfoam Edge Wall — Extended Sweet Spot and Stability : The Hyperfoam Edge Wall is a specialized high-density foam injected into the perimeter of the paddle frame. Its dual function: first, it adds precisely controlled weight and stability around the edges, extending the effective sweet spot from the traditional central zone to the outer edges of the paddle face — making off-centre hits more consistent and powerful. Second, it dampens the harsh vibration on mis-hits that thinner or less engineered frames transmit into the wrist and arm. Players who deal with arm fatigue from heavy play will notice the Hyperfoam’s cushioning benefit particularly on extended session days.
• Textured Carbon Fiber Surface — Spin and Dwell Time : The Pro V’s hitting surface uses JOOLA’s textured carbon fiber construction, which delivers two critical performance properties simultaneously: the textured surface grips the ball on contact to generate high topspin and slice on shots, and the carbon fiber’s stiffness-to-flexibility profile produces dwell time — the brief moment the ball stays in contact with the face — that allows players to shape and direct the ball precisely before it leaves the paddle. Topspin serves, cross-court flicks, and precise dink placement all benefit from the combination of surface grit and controlled dwell time. The surface is durable, retaining its texture and performance characteristics over extended use without rapid degradation.
• NFC Chip Authentication : The Pro V includes an embedded NFC chip in the handle. Tap your smartphone to the handle to instantly verify your paddle’s authenticity and unlock JOOLA Connect — an exclusive digital product experience with paddle registration, warranty activation, and performance content. This is JOOLA’s solution to counterfeit paddle concerns in the premium paddle market and provides buyers with verified proof of authenticity.

The Agassi Shape — Why It Matters for Your Game

The Agassi shape was designed with Andre Agassi — eight-time Grand Slam champion — and reflects his instinctive understanding of how tennis players make contact with the ball. The shape tapers from a narrower throat toward a wider top frame, mirroring a tennis racket’s geometry and extending the sweet spot into the upper edges and corners where tennis-trained muscle memory naturally targets. At 16.5″ × 7.5″, the dimensions match the Perseus, but the tapered throat creates a different weight distribution and feel that most players coming from tennis find immediately more intuitive. The 14mm version of the Agassi Pro V is the highest-performance, most explosive variant in the Agassi range. It retains the shape’s signature larger-upper-sweet-spot advantage over the Perseus, while adding the 14mm’s characteristic pop and ball speed. Expert reviewers note that the Agassi 14mm delivers spin generation that is among the best in the Pro V range — the combination of textured carbon surface and the shape’s geometry makes cross-court flicks, topspin drives, and spin serves particularly potent. For aggressive tennis crossover players who want maximum offensive firepower while retaining the intuitive Agassi shape feel, the 14mm is the choice.

14mm vs 16mm — Which Should You Choose?

Both 16mm and 14mm variants use identical Pro V technology — KineticFrame, Propulsion Core, Hyperfoam Edge Wall, textured carbon fiber surface. The thickness is the single variable, and it creates meaningfully different playing characteristics: Our recommendation: Choose 14mm if you are an advanced or experienced player who wants maximum pop and explosive attacking power from the Agassi shape, and have a strong enough soft game to manage the reduced forgiveness. Choose 16mm for the better all-court default, especially if you are newer to pickleball or transitioning from tennis.

Perseus Pro V vs Agassi Pro V — Shape Comparison of Joola Pickleball Paddle:

Feature	Perseus Pro V	Agassi Pro V
Shape	Perseus (elongated, centred sweet spot)	Agassi (tapered throat, upper-edge sweet spot)
Best For	Aggressive all-court attackers, Ben Johns style	Tennis crossover players, all-court consistency
Sweet Spot	Centred in the traditional paddle zone	Extended toward upper edges and corners
Power Profile	Slightly higher raw pop	Slightly more controlled — bigger sweet spot
Shape Width at Top	Consistent 7.5″ elongated	Tapered wider toward top
Signature Pro	Ben Johns (#1 world ranking)	Andre Agassi + Brooke Buckner & Kate Fahey
Ideal Player	Power-first, drive-heavy game style	Tennis background, all-court balanced game
Technology	Identical: KineticFrame, Propulsion Core, Hyperfoam Edge Wall, Textured Carbon Fiber, NFC Chip

Is the JOOLA Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle 14mm Right for You?