JOOLA x STEVE AOKI Perseus Pro V 16mm Limited Edition Pickleball Paddle

Overview

Summary

JOOLA teamed up with Steve Aoki, the DJ and music producer who has been nominated twice for a Grammy, to create the HiROQUEST limited collection. It features two designs inspired by Hiro and Hyro, a hero and a villain who face each other across the net. The story is a playful excuse to put striking artwork on a paddle that is serious underneath.

The hardware is the Perseus Pro V in 16mm. It keeps the elongated shape, with a rounded head that holds the sweet spot near the centre of the face while extending reach, and it uses JOOLA’s KineticFrame. The result is the familiar Pro V character: stable in fast rallies, comfortable on deep volleys and good for players who like to attack. The extra thickness of 16mm adds stability and a calmer feel on contact.

The collector side of the release is strong. It comes in colourful packaging, and the Mystery Pack concept adds the excitement of opening a surprise item. For many buyers, that is as much of an attraction as the paddle itself, and the limited run means that the edition is unlikely to stay in stock for long. The colourways listed are Hiro Red and Hyro Red.

Strengths

• Proven platform. Perseus Pro V 16mm is one of JOOLA’s best-selling shapes.
• Collectible art. Aoki’s HiROQUEST designs and Mystery Pack presentation.
• Reach and stability. Elongated shape with centred sweet spot.
• KineticFrame. Helps with stability and vibration control.
• Gift appeal. Strong choice for fans of the artist.

Weaknesses

• High price. A collector edition costs far more than a standard Pro V.
• Limited availability. Limited runs often sell out.
• Performance the same as standard Pro V. The premium is for the design.
• Specifications limited. Weight is not separately published for this edition.

Who it is for

Collectors, Steve Aoki fans and gift buyers who want a distinctive paddle with a strong story. It also works for attacking intermediate and advanced players who like the Pro V and want a bold design.

Care and buying tips

Keep the packaging and any Mystery Pack contents together because they add to collector value. Use a cover to protect the graphics, and clean the face with a damp cloth. Confirm which design (Hiro or Hyro) you are ordering.

On-court tips

If you plan to play with this paddle rather than keep it as a collectible, add a clear edge guard and a cover to protect the artwork, because limited editions lose value quickly when the graphics are scratched. On court, use it the way you would any Perseus Pro V: stay balanced, make contact in the upper half of the face and let the elongated shape help with reach on wide volleys.

Specifications

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