{"product_id":"joola-agassi-pro-v-pickleball-paddle-16mm","title":"Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle (16mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGod of Sports Expert Take on Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eJoola 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eHonest 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology Explained: What Makes Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle Different:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKineticFrame — The Pro V's Headline Innovation : \u003c\/strong\u003eKineticFrame 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropulsion Core — Explosive Power with Controlled Feel : \u003c\/strong\u003eJOOLA'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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHyperfoam Edge Wall — Extended Sweet Spot and Stability : \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured Carbon Fiber Surface — Spin and Dwell Time :\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNFC Chip Authentication :\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Agassi Shape — Why It Matters for Your Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003etapered throat\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\r\n\r\nThe practical consequence is an \u003cstrong\u003eenlarged sweet spot that extends into the upper edges and top corners of the paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\u003ch2\u003e16mm vs 14mm — Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nBoth 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:\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"thick-compare\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"thick-box t16\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16mm — Control \u0026amp; Dwell\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.1 oz avg (7.9–8.3 oz range)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGrip: 4.250\" circumference (medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMore dwell time — ball stays on face longer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSofter, more cushioned feel on contact\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBetter for resets, drops, and dinking\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMore forgiving on off-centre hits\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEasier to control power — less overhitting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBen Johns plays 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBest for: All-court players, kitchen-dominant game\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14mm — Pop \u0026amp; Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.9 oz avg (7.7–8.1 oz range)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eGrip: 4.125\" circumference (small\/medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eMore explosive pop — faster ball exit speed\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eStiffer, crisper feel on contact\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBetter for hand battles, speed-ups, flicks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eSmaller sweet spot — more demanding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eEasier to overhit — requires more control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003ePopular with aggressive attacking players\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003eBest for: Power attackers, fast-hands players\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"thick-box t14\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n \r\n\u003ch2\u003ePerseus Pro V vs Agassi Pro V — Shape Comparison of Joola Pickleball Paddle:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"red-th\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003ePerseus Pro V\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003cth\u003eAgassi Pro V\u003c\/th\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003ePerseus (elongated, centred sweet spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAgassi (tapered throat, upper-edge sweet spot)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressive all-court attackers, Ben Johns style\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eTennis crossover players, all-court consistency\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Spot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eCentred in the traditional paddle zone\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended toward upper edges and corners\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly higher raw pop\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly more controlled — bigger sweet spot\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape Width at Top\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistent 7.5\" elongated\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eTapered wider toward top\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eBen Johns (#1 world ranking)\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAndre Agassi + Brooke Buckner \u0026amp; Kate Fahey\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003ePower-first, drive-heavy game style\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eTennis background, all-court balanced game\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eIdentical: KineticFrame, Propulsion Core, Hyperfoam Edge Wall, Textured Carbon Fiber, NFC Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIs the JOOLA Agassi Pro V 16mm Right for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-card green\"\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"profile-title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced \u0026amp; Competitive Players : \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pro V is unambiguously a pro-tier, advanced-player paddle. Its KineticFrame energy management, Propulsion Core power, and high spin surface reward players who have developed consistent technique, a reliable soft game, and the ability to control a high-powered paddle. Tournament players and serious club competitors who are ready to upgrade to the top of what is legally available will find the Pro V delivers a genuine performance advantage over most paddles in their current bag. If you play at 3.5 DUPR or above, this paddle is in your performance bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"profile-title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTennis Players Transitioning to Pickleball : \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Agassi shape's tapered throat and upper-edge sweet spot were designed specifically for players who already know how to play tennis. Your tennis muscle memory — hitting through the top of the racket face, generating topspin from high contact points, using a long handle for leverage — transfers directly to the Agassi shape in a way it doesn't to a standard pickleball paddle. Brooke Buckner and Kate Fahey — both top-five professionals who came from elite tennis — chose the Agassi shape for this exact reason. If you're making the transition, start with Joola Agassi Pro V Pickleball Paddle.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"profile-title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower and Spin Players Who Want Top Legal Performance :\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pro V sits at the top of what is legally playable in both USAP and UPA-A sanctioned competition. Expert reviewers consistently rate the Pro V's combined power and pop among the highest of any legal paddle currently available — rivalled only by a handful of other premium thermoformed paddles. If you want the maximum legal performance ceiling and are willing to invest in a pro-tier paddle to get it, the Pro V is where that ceiling is.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"profile-title\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Court Player Who Values Consistency and a Larger Sweet Spot :\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert reviewers who have tested both the Perseus and Agassi Pro IV side-by-side consistently note that the Agassi 16mm offers a slightly more forgiving, consistent feel than the Perseus 16mm — the tapered shape's extended upper sweet spot adds forgiveness on the top-of-paddle shots that are most common in transition zone exchanges and net approaches. If you want the Pro V's full technology package with the added confidence of a more generous hitting zone and an all-court feel that slightly de-prioritises raw power in exchange for reliability, the Agassi 16mm is the right choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplore the Full Pro V Range at God of Sports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"il\" href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/joola-agassi-pro-v-pickleball-paddle-14mm\/\"\u003eJOOLA Agassi Pro V 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e — maximum pop in the Agassi shape\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"il\" href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/joola-perseus-pro-v-pickleball-paddle-ben-johns-16mm\/\"\u003eJOOLA Perseus Pro V 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e — Ben Johns' paddle, centre-face sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"il\" href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/joola-kosmos-pro-v-pickleball-paddle-16mm\/\"\u003eJOOLA Kosmos Pro V 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e — hybrid shape: Perseus reach + Scorpeus sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"il\" href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/joola-agassi-pro-16mm-pickleball-paddle\/\"\u003eJOOLA Agassi Pro IV 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e — previous generation, currently discounted\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"il\" href=\"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/joola-pickleball-paddles\/\"\u003eAll JOOLA Pickleball Paddles\u003c\/a\u003e at God of Sports\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43608654315610,"sku":null,"price":24992.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3535\/3946\/files\/Joola-Agassi-Pro-V-Pickleball-Paddle-16mm-10.jpg?v=1783376698","url":"https:\/\/thegodofsports.com\/products\/joola-agassi-pro-v-pickleball-paddle-16mm","provider":"God of Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}