CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3, which costs $280.
Power
90 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
93 vs 87
Forgiveness
91 vs 84
Hand speed
108 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $280 at IQ 85.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power78
- 87Control93
- 93Spin90
- 84Forgiveness91
- 86Sweet spot92
- 87Stability90
- 70Maneuverability82
- 81Pop72
- 86Touch92
- 88Consistency91
- 83Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight90
- 57Launch angle50
- 88Plow through72
- 88Softness89
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.9 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 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) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | TruFoam full-foam core | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 verdict
The hybrid sits between the other two Genesis shapes on every scored axis. If you cannot decide between reach and forgiveness, this is the shape that refuses to make you choose.
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 TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 88 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $90 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Swing weight
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 15 points (83 vs 68).
Power
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 84, sweet spot 92 vs 86, twist weight 90 vs 82. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
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 70, control 93 vs 87, forgiveness 91 vs 84. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 72, power 90 vs 78, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 116 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 a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 82, softness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 if you want plow through (+16), swing weight (+15), power (+12). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+12), twist weight (+8), forgiveness (+7). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 scores 90 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 87. 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 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 84). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.5 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, $90 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 TruFoam Genesis 3: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam 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 TruFoam Genesis 3, 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 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 TruFoam Genesis 3 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 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 3 leads on plow through by 16 points; everything else is within 15 points. At $280 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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