{"product_id":"joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-iv-16mm-pickleball-paddle-vietnam-colorway","title":"JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle – Vietnam Colorway (Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'DM Sans',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#C5EA6C;color:#111;font-weight:800;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eLimited Edition · Vietnam Colorway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:34px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe Perseus Pro IV, Wrapped in a Flag.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eSame tournament-proven Perseus Pro IV 16mm the pros swing — now in a striking \u003cstrong\u003eVietnam Colorway\u003c\/strong\u003e: a deep red base, a stylized five-point gold star, and Dong Son drum patterns hidden beneath the black carbon face. This is a collector's run. When it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet's be real — the Perseus Pro IV doesn't need a sales pitch. It's one of the most trusted power paddles in the game, the one serious all-court players keep coming back to. What's new here is the look: JOOLA built this Vietnam edition to honor Vietnamese heritage, and it turns heads on the court without giving up a single thing on performance. Under the hood it's the exact same 16mm Propulsion Core Gen 2 and Charged Carbon T-800 face as the standard model. Same power. Same control. Way more personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 2. BEST FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eBEST FOR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:10px 0 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-court players\u003c\/strong\u003e who want power on drives without losing touch at the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-handed backhand\u003c\/strong\u003e players — the 5.5\" handle gives you room to stack both hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers and bangers\u003c\/strong\u003e who like to dictate pace and finish points from the baseline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors\u003c\/strong\u003e and anyone who wants a paddle nobody else at the courts is carrying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 3. SKILL LEVEL --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eSKILL LEVEL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eBuilt for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to pro\u003c\/strong\u003e players (3.5+). This is a performance paddle with a real swing weight and a power-forward profile — if you've got a developing stroke and want a paddle that rewards a full swing and clean contact, this is your lane. Brand-new beginners may find a lighter, more control-oriented paddle easier to learn on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 4. WHY PLAYERS LIKE IT --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eWHY PLAYERS LIKE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, forgiving sweet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hyper-Foam edge wall pushes the sweet spot out toward the edges, so off-center hits still come off clean.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlow-through power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heavier swing weight means the paddle does the work — drives and serves come off heavy without you muscling them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft hands when you need them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 16mm core adds dwell time, so resets and dinks stay controlled instead of popping up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA look that's one-of-one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flag-red finish and hidden Dong Son patterns make this the rarest Perseus on the court.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 6. SPECS --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;width:48%;\"\u003eAverage Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e8.1 oz (range 7.9–8.3 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCore Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003ePropulsion Core Gen 2 (honeycomb polymer) + Hyper-Foam Edge Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eCharged Carbon T-800 textured carbon fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eElongated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePaddle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePaddle Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e7.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e5.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGrip Circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e4.25\" (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eFeel-Tec perforated cushioned grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eEdge Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTournament Approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSAP (PBCoR .43) + UPA-A\u003c\/strong\u003e — approved for both\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eJOOLA Pickleball · Made in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 7. PERFORMANCE NOTES --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 4px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003ePERFORMANCE NOTES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:6px 0 16px;\"\u003eScored 1–10. Figures below are \u003cstrong\u003ethird-party lab data\u003c\/strong\u003e (Johnkew Pickleball lab database), not manufacturer claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePower (Serve \/ Drive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eee;border-radius:6px;height:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:94%;height:100%;background:#C5EA6C;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFirepower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eee;border-radius:6px;height:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:86%;height:100%;background:#C5EA6C;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePop (Punch \/ Volley)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eee;border-radius:6px;height:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:78%;height:100%;background:#C5EA6C;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#eee;border-radius:6px;height:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"width:49%;height:100%;background:#C5EA6C;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1;\"\u003e117.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eSwing Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;\"\u003eHigher = more plow-through power.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1;\"\u003e6.31\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eTwist Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;\"\u003eHigher = more forgiveness off-center.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;background:#f7f7f7;border-left:4px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:30px;line-height:1;\"\u003e~2,236\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:14px;margin-top:4px;\"\u003eSpin (RPM)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666;\"\u003eAvg measured, 16mm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:18px 0 0;\"\u003eBottom line: this is a \u003cstrong\u003epower-first all-court paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e. You get big serve and drive numbers (~60.8 MPH serve in lab testing) and a forgiving, stable face. Spin and raw pop are dialed back slightly versus the spinniest paddles on the market — the trade you make for that plow-through power and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 8. QUICK BUYING SUMMARY --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eQUICK BUYING SUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbe8;border:1px solid #C5EA6C;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#3a6b00;\"\u003e✓ Buy it if…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want power and plow-through on drives \u0026amp; serves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou play all-court and value a forgiving sweet spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use a two-handed backhand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a rare, limited colorway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fbf3f3;border:1px solid #e3b5b5;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#8a2a2a;\"\u003e✗ Maybe skip if…\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0;padding-left:18px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're a brand-new beginner wanting the lightest paddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou chase max spin above all else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a wide-body \/ standard shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 9. COMPARISON --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eHOW IT COMPARES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:6px 0 12px;\"\u003eAll paddles below are in stock at Spinwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eFeel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fbe8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePerseus Pro IV 16mm — Vietnam Colorway \u003cem\u003e(this paddle)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003ePower + control, limited look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;\"\u003e$279.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-iv-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePerseus Pro IV 16mm (Standard)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eIdentical paddle, standard finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e$249.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-iv-14mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePerseus Pro IV 14mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSnappier, lighter, more pop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e$249.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-v-blaze-red-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:700;\"\u003ePerseus Pro V 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eNext-gen flagship, more spin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;text-align:center;\"\u003e$299.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003eWant the exact same performance for $30 less? Grab the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-iv-16mm-pickleball-paddle\" style=\"color:#3a6b00;font-weight:700;\"\u003estandard Pro IV 16mm\u003c\/a\u003e. Here you're paying for a limited, collectible finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 10. TECHNOLOGY CARD --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eTHE TECH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003ePropulsion Core Gen 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eMulti-stage heat-treated polymer core — firmer in the center, softer toward the edges — for power without sacrificing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003eCharged Carbon T-800 Face\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eA high-grade T-800 carbon-fiber surface with a friction micro-texture for durable, repeatable spin.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003eFrame-Locking Reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eA unified carbon frame adds torsional rigidity and stability, holding the face steady on contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;color:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#C5EA6C;\"\u003eNFC Authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eBuilt-in NFC chip pairs with the JOOLA Infinity app for product authentication.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 11. FAQs --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:30px 0 6px;border-bottom:3px solid #C5EA6C;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this paddle tournament legal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes — the Perseus Pro IV 16mm is approved by \u003cstrong\u003eboth USAP (PBCoR .43) and UPA-A\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you're cleared for sanctioned play under either body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs the Vietnam Colorway any different to play than the standard Pro IV?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. It's the same core, same face, same specs — identical on-court performance. The only difference is the limited cosmetic finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eShould I get the 14mm or 16mm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eGo \u003cstrong\u003e16mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (this one) for more control, dwell time and plow-through on drives. Go \u003cstrong\u003e14mm\u003c\/strong\u003e for a snappier, lighter, poppier feel built for fast hands at the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhat grip size is it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e4.25\" circumference — a medium grip that works for most players. You can build it up with an overgrip if you want it thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\"\u003eIs this a genuine JOOLA paddle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e100%. It ships sealed in the full box and carries an NFC authentication chip you can verify in the JOOLA Infinity app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 12. NEED HELP CHOOSING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#C5EA6C;border-radius:14px;padding:22px 24px;margin:28px 0 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Bebas Neue',sans-serif;font-size:28px;letter-spacing:1px;margin:0 0 8px;color:#111;\"\u003eNOT SURE IF IT'S YOUR PADDLE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:15px;\"\u003eWe actually play. Tell us your style — banger, all-court, soft-game grinder — and we'll point you to the right Perseus (or talk you out of one). Reach out and a real human at Spinwave will help you dial it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joola","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51912563818794,"sku":null,"price":279.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5039\/6458\/files\/joola-perseus-pro-iv-vietnam-colorway-01.webp?v=1782241683","url":"https:\/\/spinwavepickleball.com\/products\/joola-ben-johns-perseus-pro-iv-16mm-pickleball-paddle-vietnam-colorway","provider":"Spinwave Pickleball Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}