Engage Encore Pro EX vs Engage Pursuit MX 6.0
Engage's premium spin platform versus its softer all-court paddle. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 70Power78
- 88Control91
- 74Spin86
- 89Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot88
- 80Stability86
- 84Maneuverability72
- 66Pop71
- 86Touch90
- 85Consistency89
- 50Swing weight74
- 74Twist weight85
- 68Launch angle53
- 60Plow through79
- 90Softness89
Specs
| $130 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 105 | Swing weight | 118 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| standard | Shape | elongated |
| Fiberglass composite | Surface | Specialized carbon |
| 5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
Engage Encore Pro EX verdict
A soft, light, extremely forgiving paddle that has quietly become the default recommendation for players over 60.
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 verdict
Engage's dwell-time engineering is real: the ball sits on the face long enough to shape shots that other elongated paddles simply cannot.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 scores 74 against 50 for Engage Encore Pro EX — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Encore Pro EX is $90 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 24 points (74 vs 50).
Plow through
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 19 points (79 vs 60).
Launch angle
Engage Encore Pro EX leads by 15 points (68 vs 53).
Spin
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 12 points (86 vs 74).
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0
Take Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 if you want swing weight (+24), plow through (+19), spin (+12). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 review →Engage Encore Pro EX
Take Engage Encore Pro EX if you want launch angle (+15), maneuverability (+12). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Encore Pro EX review →Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 vs Engage Encore Pro EX FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 or the Engage Encore Pro EX?
- Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.2 vs 80.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 24 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Engage Encore Pro EX, at 105 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Engage Pursuit MX 6.0. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Encore Pro EX costs $130, $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?
- Engage Pursuit MX 6.0: 16 mm Control Pro core core with a Specialized carbon face. Engage Encore Pro EX: 16 mm Control core core with a Fiberglass composite face.
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