CRBN-1X Power Series vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Quartz Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-1X Power Series, which costs $199.
Power
90 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
93 vs 80
Forgiveness
91 vs 73
Hand speed
108 vs 124 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 88 vs $199 at IQ 79.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power78
- 80Control93
- 92Spin90
- 73Forgiveness91
- 74Sweet spot92
- 79Stability90
- 69Maneuverability82
- 89Pop72
- 76Touch92
- 80Consistency91
- 84Swing weight68
- 72Twist weight90
- 59Launch angle50
- 91Plow through72
- 64Softness89
CRBN-1X Power Series vs Six Zero Quartz Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-1X Power Series | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $199 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.9 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 124 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Power polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN-1X Power Series verdict
CRBN's spin formula bolted to a thin, hot core. Serves and drives leave the face quickly, and the paddle asks a lot of your reset technique in return.
Six Zero Quartz Control verdict
A control build in the Double Black Diamond tradition, only lighter and quicker. Twist weight and sweet spot are the standouts; power is deliberately mid-pack.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 89 against 64 for CRBN-1X Power Series — a 25-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($199 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 25 points (89 vs 64).
Plow through
CRBN-1X Power Series leads by 19 points (91 vs 72).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 18 points (91 vs 73).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 18 points (92 vs 74).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 73, sweet spot 92 vs 74, twist weight 90 vs 72. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 73, control 93 vs 80, maneuverability 82 vs 69. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the CRBN-1X Power Series, standard on the Quartz Control.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 64, forgiveness 91 vs 73, twist weight 90 vs 72. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN-1X Power Series if you want plow through (+19), pop (+17), swing weight (+16). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X Power Series review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+25), forgiveness (+18), sweet spot (+18). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →CRBN-1X Power Series vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 25 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN-1X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-1X Power Series or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN-1X Power Series scores 90 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Power polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 80. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- CRBN-1X Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 73). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN-1X Power Series, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which CRBN-1X Power Series avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Quartz Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 91 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN-1X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-1X Power Series to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 25 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $199 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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