Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle (16mm)

Generation	Pro V (2025)
Shape	Agassi (elongated tapered)
Core Thickness	16mm
Average Weight	8.1 oz (7.9–8.3 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. Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball 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.
• Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle 16mm variant specifically: 16mm gives you the complete all-court paddle — enough power and pop to attack aggressively from the baseline, but enough dwell time and cushion to dink with precision and reset under pressure. Expert reviews unanimously point to the 16mm as the more complete, more accessible, and more versatile of the two thickness options. Ben Johns’ choice of the 16mm is not accidental.
• The textured carbon fiber surface of Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle 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 developed in direct collaboration with Andre Agassi — one of the greatest tennis players in history, an eight-time Grand Slam champion — and it shows that heritage in every dimension. Unlike the Perseus’s parallel-sided elongated profile, Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle features a distinctively tapered throat that narrows toward the handle, widening progressively toward the top of the paddle. This is intentionally inspired by a tennis racket’s geometry: it concentrates more mass and surface area toward the top of the hitting face, which is where tennis players are trained to make contact. The practical consequence is an enlarged sweet spot that extends into the upper edges and top corners of the paddle — the zones where tennis players naturally hit the ball. For players transitioning from tennis to pickleball, this means Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle immediately feels more natural and forgiving than a standard pickleball paddle, because the sweet spot is where their muscle memory already directs their swing. Expert reviewers consistently note that Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle feels slightly more toned-down in raw pop compared to the Perseus — trading fractionally less explosive power for a larger sweet spot, more forgiveness, and better consistency for all-court play. The paddle is also the choice of Brooke Buckner and Kate Fahey — two top-five women’s professionals who came from elite collegiate tennis backgrounds. That endorsement directly validates Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle suitability for tennis crossover players at the highest competitive level.

16mm vs 14mm — 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: The 16mm is the better default for the Agassi shape — particularly for tennis-crossover players and all-court players who want the complete package of power, control, and a forgiving large sweet spot. Choose 14mm if you specifically want more pop and can handle the smaller sweet spot.  

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 16mm Right for You?