CRBN-3X 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
CRBN-3X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Quartz Control, which costs $190.
Power
87 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Hand speed
108 vs 114 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$170 at IQ 87.9 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: CRBN-3X Power Series · $170 · IQ 87.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power78
- 90Control93
- 93Spin90
- 89Forgiveness91
- 90Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability82
- 84Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 89Consistency91
- 74Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight90
- 55Launch angle50
- 84Plow through72
- 78Softness89
CRBN-3X 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-3X Power Series | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 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) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
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 pop: CRBN-3X Power Series scores 84 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN-3X Power Series is $20 cheaper at $170.
Pop
CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Plow through
CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Power
CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 9 points (87 vs 78).
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 89, sweet spot 92 vs 90, stability 90 vs 88. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.9 vs 88 on the weighted index). Take CRBN-3X Power Series and keep the $20.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 84 vs 72, power 87 vs 78, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 114 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 89, 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-3X Power Series
Take CRBN-3X Power Series if you want pop (+12), plow through (+12), power (+9). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-3X Power Series review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+11), maneuverability (+8), touch (+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-3X Power Series vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-3X Power Series 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 — pop — CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for CRBN-3X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-3X Power Series or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN-3X Power Series scores 87 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 90. 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-3X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 3-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 89). 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?
- CRBN-3X Power Series costs $170, $20 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-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- 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-3X 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 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-3X Power Series to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-3X Power Series leads on pop by 12 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $170 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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