CRBN CRBN-2X Square 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
- 80Power78
- 89Control93
- 96Spin90
- 89Forgiveness91
- 92Sweet spot92
- 91Stability90
- 71Maneuverability82
- 74Pop72
- 86Touch92
- 88Consistency91
- 76Swing weight68
- 94Twist weight90
- 55Launch angle50
- 78Plow through72
- 80Softness89
Specs
| $229 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 7.1 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| widebody | Shape | standard |
| Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
CRBN CRBN-2X Square verdict
A spin specialist with unusually stable handling through fast exchanges at the kitchen. The square face produces the highest twist weight in our database.
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 maneuverability: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 82 against 71 for CRBN CRBN-2X Square — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, power, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $39 cheaper at $190.
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (82 vs 71).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Swing weight
CRBN CRBN-2X Square leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
Spin
CRBN CRBN-2X Square leads by 6 points (96 vs 90).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+11), softness (+9), touch (+6). 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-2X Square
Take CRBN CRBN-2X Square if you want swing weight (+8), spin (+6), plow through (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-2X Square review →Six Zero Quartz Control vs CRBN CRBN-2X Square FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the CRBN CRBN-2X Square?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN CRBN-2X Square. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the CRBN CRBN-2X Square?
- CRBN CRBN-2X Square measures 80 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene core swinging at 117 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-2X Square scores 96 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 7.1. 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, $39 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. CRBN CRBN-2X Square: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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-2X Square 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-2X Square to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on maneuverability by 11 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $190 vs $229, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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