CRBN CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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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
Specs
| $220 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 119 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
CRBN 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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is plow through: CRBN 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 CRBN-1X leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Power
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (82 vs 71).
Pop
CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X
Take CRBN 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.
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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 CRBN-1X vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 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 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 CRBN-1X. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-1X or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN CRBN-1X measures 89 on 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 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 7.2 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- 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 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 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 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 CRBN-1X rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable 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 CRBN-1X to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 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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