CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, which costs $270.
Power
90 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
93 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 88
Hand speed
108 vs 115 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $270 at IQ 86.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power78
- 86Control93
- 90Spin90
- 88Forgiveness91
- 90Sweet spot92
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability82
- 86Pop72
- 82Touch92
- 86Consistency91
- 76Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight90
- 56Launch angle50
- 88Plow through72
- 70Softness89
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $270 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.9 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Full TruFoam injected core | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict
The widest sweet-spot score in the TruFoam line. Twist weight 88 with sweet spot 90 means off-center contact barely changes the ball, which is why foam paddles keep winning tournaments.
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 softness: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 89 against 70 for CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid — a 19-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, twist weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $80 cheaper at $190.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points (89 vs 70).
Plow through
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Pop
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Power
CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid leads by 12 points (90 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 — consistency 91 vs 86, forgiveness 91 vs 88, control 93 vs 86. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Forgiveness
- Control
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 74, touch 92 vs 82, control 93 vs 86. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $80.
- Plow through
- Power
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 70, forgiveness 91 vs 88, 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you want plow through (+16), pop (+14), power (+12). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+19), touch (+10), maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 86.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid scores 90 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Full TruFoam injected core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 86. 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 88). Its 7.2 twist weight against 7 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, $80 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected 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?
- CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 19 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $270 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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