Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power78
- 82Control93
- 90Spin90
- 70Forgiveness91
- 68Sweet spot92
- 73Stability90
- 76Maneuverability82
- 79Pop72
- 85Touch92
- 75Consistency91
- 69Swing weight68
- 59Twist weight90
- 51Launch angle50
- 79Plow through72
- 82Softness89
Specs
| $80 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.7 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.25 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 112 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.75 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 verdict
A thin 12.7 mm elongated build with a soft Control Pro core — an unusual pairing that produces quick hands and a low launch instead of the usual thin-core pop.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 59 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 — a 31-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 is $110 cheaper at $80.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 31 points (90 vs 59).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 24 points (92 vs 68).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points (91 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 if you want power (+7), pop (+7), plow through (+7). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 12.7 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+31), sweet spot (+24), forgiveness (+21). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 77), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 31 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 measures 85 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 12.7 mm Control Pro Black Polymer Core core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 82. 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?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 costs $80, $110 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 Pro MX 12.7: 12.7 mm Control Pro Black Polymer Core core with a Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 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. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 31 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $80 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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