JOOLA
JOOLA Agassi PRO IV
The JOOLA Agassi PRO IV is an elongated, 14mm carbon-fiber paddle built for controlled power. It suits players who want extra reach, a longer handle, and a forgiving hitting area.
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Overview
This paddle measures 16.5 by 7.5 inches and weighs 7.9 ounces. Its elongated shape gives you more reach and leverage, while the 5.5-inch handle leaves room for a two-handed backhand. The 14mm polypropylene core favors more pop than a thicker version, and the carbon-fiber face supports a crisp response.
Reviewers describe the Agassi shape as having an enlarged sweet spot toward the upper edges and bottom corners. The Pro IV construction adds foam around the lower corners and throat, which reviewers say improves stability, forgiveness, and face flex. Its 4.25-inch grip suits players who prefer a fuller handle, and it is approved for USA Pickleball play.
Play style
Choose it if you want to pressure opponents with drives while keeping enough control for placement. The elongated head gives you useful reach on wide balls and extra leverage from the baseline. The 14mm core should feel livelier than a thicker control-focused paddle.
The longer handle fits a two-handed backhand and can help during fast exchanges. Reviewers describe the shape and foam construction as supportive of a larger sweet spot, predictable power, and added dwell time. The carbon-fiber face is textured, so it should suit players who rely on spin. Look elsewhere if your priority is the softest possible touch at the kitchen.
Best for
- Players moving from tennis who want an elongated shape and two-handed backhand room
- Baseline players who want reach and controlled power on drives
- Players who often strike near the upper half of the paddle
- Players upgrading to a carbon-fiber paddle with a longer handle
Look elsewhere if
- Players who want maximum touch and a softer kitchen feel
- Players who prefer a shorter, wider paddle shape
- Players with smaller hands who may find a 4.25-inch grip too large
- Players seeking the most forgiving balance from a lighter, wider paddle
Strengths
- The 16.5-inch elongated shape adds reach and leverage for drives
- The 5.5-inch handle supports a two-handed backhand
- Reviewers say the enlarged sweet spot improves forgiveness near the upper edges and throat
- The 14mm core provides a livelier response than the thicker version
- The textured carbon-fiber face supports spin-focused play
Things to consider
- The elongated 7.5-inch-wide shape gives up some width compared with a wider paddle
- The 14mm core may feel less controlled on soft shots than the 16mm version
- The 4.25-inch grip may feel bulky if you have smaller hands
- Its power-oriented design may not suit players who mainly reset and dink
- Check the exact certification and grip size before buying, since listings differ between versions
Specs
| Brand | JOOLA |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz |
| Core thickness | 14 mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene core with foam around the throat and lower edges |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | Carbon fiber |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Elongated 5.5-inch handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: shape.
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.
Sources
- JOOLA Perseus & Agassi Pro IV Review | Pickleball Studio
- Joola Agassi Pro 16mm Paddle Review | Pickleball Union
- Expert review of the JOOLA Pro IV series pickleball paddles – The Kitchen Pickleball
- JOOLA Agassi Pro IV Review
- JOOLA Agassi PRO IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle Review
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 14mm Pickleball Paddle - JOOLA USA