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Joola Pro 4 Paddles Dual Certified Intriguing Upgrade

February 21, 2025 Joola Paddles

Take your pickleball game to new heights with the Joola Pro 4 paddles – engineered for superior performance with dual USAPA/USAP certification. Boasting a polypropylene core and Tech Flex Power construction, these paddles strike the perfect balance of power, spin, control, and forgiveness, while delivering unmatched durability through meticulous quality control.

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TL;DR

The Joola Pro 4 paddles feature dual USAPA/USAP certification with slightly less grit, increased stability and forgiveness while retaining power, spin, and control. They utilize a durable polypropylene core and introduce the Tech Flex Power construction with improved quality control for durability. Available shapes include the Scorpus, Magnus, and Hyperion, retailing at $279 with a promo code offer.

Key Points

Dual Certification

  • The Joola Pro 4 paddles are dual certified by UPAA and USAPA.
  • UPAA uses an RPM spin test, while USAPA uses a surface friction test.
  • Dual certified paddles will have slightly less grit compared to UPAA-only certified paddles.

Comparison to Joola 3s

  • The Pro 4 paddles are an upgrade from the Joola 3s, offering:
    • Increased stability
    • More forgiveness
    • Similar power, spin, and control

Core Construction

  • The Pro 4 paddles do not feature a compressed core.
  • They have a durable polypropylene core.
  • Joola emphasized the importance of quality control for durability.

Shapes and Release

  • Other shapes like Scorpus, Magnus, and Hyperion will be available for pre-order on March 4th and will ship in April.
  • The Pro 4 paddles feature the new “Tech Flex Power” construction, which will be covered in-depth in the full review.

Pricing and Availability

  • The Joola Pro 4 paddles will be priced at $279.
  • Promo code “pursuit” can be used to save money at checkout when they go on sale on March 4th.

Although these are just First Impressions, I really did enjoy playing with these Joola Pro 4 paddles and do think that they will be very intriguing once I test them more.



The Joola Pro 4 paddles offer an upgrade from the previous Joola 3s with increased stability and forgiveness, while maintaining similar power, spin, and control. With dual UPAA and USAPA certification, expect slightly less grit compared to UPAA-only paddles. At $279, these durable polypropylene core paddles seem like a safe buy for those seeking an improved Joola experience.