Pickleball COMPARISON
JOOLA Magnus Pro IV 16mm vs Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm: published specifications
A source-checked comparison of JOOLA’s current published shape, construction, thickness, dimensions, grip, weight, warranty, and certification fields for two 16 mm Pro IV pickleball paddles.
The JOOLA Magnus Pro IV 16mm and Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm are two current 16 mm entries in JOOLA’s Pro IV range. Both manufacturer specification tables list Pro IV technology, a PP core + EVA foam wall, 16 mm core thickness, a 4.25-inch stated grip circumference, and affirmative UPA-A and USAP certification fields. The listed shape, surface wording, average weight, overall footprint, grip length, and warranty wording differ.
This is a comparison of manufacturer-published fields, not a court test. It does not treat JOOLA’s descriptive technology or benefit language as independently verified evidence of power, control, spin, forgiveness, stability, feel, durability, or suitability for a particular player.
Published specifications at a glance
| Published field | Magnus Pro IV 16mm | Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Magnus (elongated with shorter handle) | Scorpeus (standard) |
| Technology | Pro IV | Pro IV |
| Signature athlete | Tyson McGuffin | Collin Johns |
| Surface | Textured Carbon Fiber | Textured CF |
| Core | PP core + EVA foam wall | PP core + EVA foam wall |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Average weight | 8.2 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Paddle length | 16.5 in | 16 in |
| Paddle width | 7.5 in | 8 in |
| Grip type | White Feel-Tec Grip | White Feel-Tec Grip |
| Grip length | 5 in | 5.25 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in (may vary slightly) | 4.25 in (may vary slightly) |
| UPA-A certified | Yes | Yes |
| USAP certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months (registration required) | 6–12 months |
What the shared fields establish
JOOLA lists the same Pro IV technology label, PP core + EVA foam wall, and 16 mm core thickness for these exact products. Those labels help identify the manufacturer-listed configurations. They do not independently establish a difference—or equivalence—in ball response, comfort, stability, durability, or any playing outcome.
The two tables also list the same White Feel-Tec Grip and 4.25-inch grip circumference, with the same qualification that circumference may vary slightly. Both pages show affirmative UPA-A and USAP certification fields. Certification fields should not be treated as a permanent event-eligibility determination: approval lists, event policies, and governing-body requirements can change, so check the current rules and exact product before sanctioned play.
Published differences: shape, footprint, handle, and warranty wording
JOOLA describes Magnus as “elongated with shorter handle” and Scorpeus as “standard.” The tables list Magnus at 16.5 by 7.5 inches and Scorpeus at 16 by 8 inches. They also list a 5-inch grip length for Magnus and a 5.25-inch grip length for Scorpeus. These fields can distinguish the listed configurations but are not tested measurements of reach, handling, or player fit.
The surface labels differ in wording—Textured Carbon Fiber for Magnus and Textured CF for Scorpeus—while both pages name the same published core description. Material labels do not quantify surface roughness, spin, rebound, or durability, so the wording should not become a universal performance ranking.
JOOLA lists 8.2 oz average weight for Magnus and 8.1 oz average weight for Scorpeus. “Average” is not an exact measurement for every individual paddle. The warranty fields differ as well: Magnus lists 12 months with registration required, while Scorpeus lists a 6–12-month range. Buyers should consult JOOLA’s current warranty terms and eligibility details rather than infer identical coverage.
A practical way to use this comparison
- Confirm the exact 16 mm Pro IV configuration; this comparison does not cover a 14 mm version or a later Pro V model.
- Use JOOLA’s published shape wording, listed dimensions, and grip-length fields to distinguish catalogue entries without assuming a tested result.
- Treat the listed average weights as comparative manufacturer fields, not guaranteed measurements of an individual paddle.
- Recheck JOOLA’s current product pages, warranty terms, and the rules applicable to the intended event before purchasing or playing in a sanctioned competition.
For source-linked catalogue records, see the Magnus Pro IV 16mm and Scorpeus Pro IV 16mm.