CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
84 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 110 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $260 at IQ 87.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power78
- 92Control93
- 90Spin90
- 90Forgiveness91
- 90Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 76Maneuverability82
- 78Pop72
- 90Touch92
- 92Consistency91
- 74Swing weight68
- 86Twist weight90
- 48Launch angle50
- 84Plow through72
- 84Softness89
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis 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 2X TruFoam Genesis | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $260 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | TruFoam unibody | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis verdict
The widest sweet spot CRBN has produced. Forgiveness 90, sweet spot 90 and control 92 make it the softest-landing tournament paddle we have tested.
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 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 84 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, stability, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $70 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Power
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Pop
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 6 points (78 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.5 vs 91.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $70.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 88 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $70.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 84 vs 72, power 84 vs 78. Swing weight 110 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — softness 89 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 86, forgiveness 91 vs 90. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis
Take CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis if you want plow through (+12), power (+6), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+6), softness (+5), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis scores 84 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm TruFoam unibody core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 92. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 90). Its 7.2 twist weight against 7.1 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, $70 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 2X TruFoam Genesis: 16 mm TruFoam unibody 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?
- 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 2X TruFoam Genesis 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN 2X TruFoam Genesis leads on plow through by 12 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $260 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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