JOOLA
JOOLA Agassi PRO IV
The JOOLA Agassi Pro IV is an elongated, power-focused paddle with a 16mm core and textured carbon fiber face. It suits aggressive players who want reach, spin, quick hands, and a softer response than a thinner paddle.
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Overview
The 16.5-by-7.5-inch elongated shape gives you extra reach and a 5.5-inch handle leaves room for a two-handed backhand. Its 8.1-ounce listed weight keeps it manageable for an elongated paddle, while the narrow throat and wider upper area favor strikes higher on the face.
The 16mm honeycomb core should soften impact compared with the 14mm version. Reviews describe a lively, powerful response, while also finding better touch on control shots. Foam in the lower edges is intended to expand stability and the sweet spot, but one review still found the sweet spot less forgiving than softer control paddles.
Play style
This paddle fits players who attack with deep drives, topspin, and fast hands at the kitchen. The elongated shape adds reach, and the textured carbon fiber face helps create heavy spin. Reviewers describe the paddle as unusually quick in hand battles for its length.
The 16mm core gives it more touch than the 14mm option, but it still has noticeable pop. Choose it if you want power with some control, not a muted paddle for soft resets and gentle dinking. Players who often miss the center may find its precision demands frustrating.
Best for
- Players who want extra reach and a two-handed backhand
- Baseline attackers who rely on powerful drives
- Players who use topspin to dip aggressive shots
- Kitchen players who want an elongated paddle that moves quickly
- Players upgrading from a thinner or less powerful paddle
Look elsewhere if
- Players who want a very soft, muted response
- Players who need maximum forgiveness on off-center hits
- Players who struggle to control paddles with strong pop
- Players who prefer a shorter, wider paddle shape
Strengths
- The 16.5-inch length adds reach and supports two-handed backhands
- The textured carbon fiber face is credited with strong spin production
- The 16mm core provides a softer control feel than the 14mm version
- Reviewers describe quick handling despite the elongated shape
- Foam in the lower edges is designed to improve stability and sweet-spot size
Things to consider
- The paddle still produces substantial pop, which can make soft shots harder to manage
- One review found the sweet spot demanding compared with highly forgiving paddles
- The elongated shape offers reach but provides less width for mishits
- The 8.1-ounce weight may feel demanding during long sessions for players sensitive to paddle weight
- Check the grip circumference if you prefer a smaller handle
Specs
| Brand | JOOLA |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz |
| Core thickness | 16 mm |
| Core material | 16mm polymer honeycomb core |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | Textured carbon fiber |
| Length | 16.5 in |
| Width | 7.5 in |
| Handle length | 5.5 in |
| Handle | 5.5-inch elongated handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Not listed by the seller: shape, grip circumference.
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
- JOOLA Agassi Pro - Pickleball Paddle Review - Pickleheads
- Expert review of the JOOLA Pro IV series pickleball paddles
- JOOLA Agassi Pro 16mm Pickleball Paddle - JOOLA USA
- JOOLA Andre Agassi Pro IV Pickleball Paddle | Pickleball Warehouse