JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm vs Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm
The Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm and the Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm differ on 3 published specs and match on 6. Every figure below is the maker's published spec, checked 2026-10-09. Pickleland doesn't lab-test paddles, so this is a spec comparison, not a play test.
| Paddle |  JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm |  JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Widebody | Widebody |
| Weight | 7.9 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 16 mm |
| Length | 16" | 16" |
| Width | 8" | 8" |
| Handle length | 5.25" | 5.25" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.25" |
| Face | Textured CF (carbon fiber) | Textured CF (carbon fiber) |
| Core | PP core + EVA foam wall | PP core + EVA foam wall |
| Construction | TechFlex Power (TFP): foam outside the paddle frame, under the edge guard | TechFlex Power (TFP): foam outside the paddle frame, under the edge guard |
| Approval | UPA-A pro certified and USAP PBCoR .43 certified | UPA-A pro certified and USAP PBCoR .43 certified |
| Price at Pickleland | $149.95 | $149.95 |
What is different
- Weight: the Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm is 0.2 oz lighter (7.9 oz against 8.1 oz).
- Core thickness: the Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm is 2 mm thinner (14 mm against 16 mm).
- Grip circumference: the Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm is 0.125" thinner (4.125" against 4.25").
What is the same: length (16"), width (8"), handle length (5.25"), face (Textured CF (carbon fiber)), core material (PP core + EVA foam wall), price at Pickleland ($149.95).
Pick the Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm if
- You prefer a lighter paddle in the hand.
- You want more pop: thinner cores usually feel livelier.
Pick the Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm if
- You want a softer, more controlled feel: thicker cores usually absorb more pace.
The "pick it if" lines apply the usual rule for each spec to these two paddles' published numbers. The surest test is to demo them on a court.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm and the Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm?
The Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm and the Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm differ on 3 published specs and match on 6. Weight: the Scorpeus Pro IV 14mm is 0.2 oz lighter (7.9 oz against 8.1 oz). The full side-by-side table on this page is built from the maker's published specs.
Can I try both before buying?
Yes for the Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm: it is in the demo rack at Pickleland in Pflugerville, Texas. A demo rental is $8.