JOOLA Tyson McGuffin Magnus Pro IV 16mm Pickleball Paddle
A strong option with a balanced feel and an easy learning curve.
Best for
All-court playFast handsConfident resets
Not for
Budget-first buyersPlayers who want a radically different feel
Typical price
$230–$280
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In rankings
At a glance
Strength
power
A few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
Strength
control
Some feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
Our grade
Excellent
Competitive standout
Thickness
16.0 mm
What stands out
The themes that come up most consistently.
Strengths
- powerA few notes point to needing more swing effort to access top-end power.
- controlSome feedback suggests touch shots can feel less automatic under pace.
What people are saying
easy resetspunchy popheavy topspinbite on cutsforgiving sweet spotsolid vs paceconnected feelclean response
Touch & Control
- The common thread: steady on resets.
- Most feedback points to forgiving on soft touch.
Power
- Drives get heavy without needing a huge swing: quick on putaways.
- The first impression is strong on drives.
Spin
- It tends to feel reliable for cut shots, especially when trying to hit your spots under pressure.
- Players often call out consistent bite on the ball when on resets and dinks.
Stability
- In real play, it shows up as forgiving off-center.
- The common thread: trustworthy under pressure.
Feel
- The feel is described as crisp but not harsh rather than harsh.
- Impact feedback tends to be smooth through impact, not buzzy.
Overall
- It tends to feel solid across the court, especially in hands battles at the net.
- Players often call out comfortable for most players when when rolling topspin from the baseline.
Phrased for clarity.
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Where to buy
Current listings and price checks.
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$230
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