CRBN-1X 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, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-1X, which costs $220.
Power
89 vs 78
Spin
94 vs 90
Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
91 vs 86
Hand speed
108 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $220 at IQ 87.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power78
- 89Control93
- 94Spin90
- 86Forgiveness91
- 88Sweet spot92
- 89Stability90
- 71Maneuverability82
- 83Pop72
- 87Touch92
- 89Consistency91
- 79Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight90
- 57Launch angle50
- 88Plow through72
- 78Softness89
CRBN-1X 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 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.5 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes off-center contact.
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 plow through: CRBN-1X scores 88 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, twist weight, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $30 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
CRBN-1X leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Power
CRBN-1X leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (82 vs 71).
Pop
CRBN-1X leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
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 a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 86, sweet spot 92 vs 88, twist weight 90 vs 88. 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 a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 71, control 93 vs 89, forgiveness 91 vs 86. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN-1X
CRBN-1X is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 72, power 89 vs 78, spin 94 vs 90. Swing weight 119 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- 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 78, forgiveness 91 vs 86, twist weight 90 vs 88. 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
Take CRBN-1X if you want plow through (+16), power (+11), pop (+11). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+11), softness (+11), forgiveness (+5). 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 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-1X or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — CRBN-1X leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-1X or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN-1X scores 89 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core swinging at 119 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 89. 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 scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 4-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 86). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $30 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray 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, 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 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 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-1X to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-1X leads on plow through by 16 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $220 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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