Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Six Zero Ruby
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Ruby 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
- 85Power85
- 82Control86
- 90Spin88
- 70Forgiveness81
- 68Sweet spot82
- 73Stability85
- 76Maneuverability76
- 79Pop83
- 85Touch82
- 75Consistency85
- 69Swing weight70
- 59Twist weight83
- 51Launch angle56
- 79Plow through80
- 82Softness74
Specs
| $80 | Price | $160 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.7 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.25 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 112 | Swing weight | 114 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| elongated | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw Toray T700 Carbon Fiber | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.75 in | Handle | 5.4 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 Ruby verdict
Six Zero's answer to the hybrid trend, and the most balanced paddle in our 2026 test group. Very few weaknesses at this price.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Ruby scores 83 against 59 for Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 — a 24-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, spin, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 is $80 cheaper at $80.
Twist weight
Six Zero Ruby leads by 24 points (83 vs 59).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Ruby leads by 14 points (82 vs 68).
Stability
Six Zero Ruby leads by 12 points (85 vs 73).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Ruby leads by 11 points (81 vs 70).
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7
Take Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 if you want softness (+8). 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 Ruby
Take Six Zero Ruby if you want twist weight (+24), sweet spot (+14), stability (+12). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby review →Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 vs Six Zero Ruby FAQ
- Which is better, the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 or the Six Zero Ruby?
- Six Zero Ruby carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (83.5 vs 77), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Ruby leads by 24 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 112 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Six Zero Ruby. 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 Ruby?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 measures 85 on power against 85 for Six Zero Ruby. 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 Ruby at 86 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 88 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Ruby. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Ruby, with 6.6 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Ruby carries the higher forgiveness score (81) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 costs $80, $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?
- 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 Ruby: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.4 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 Ruby is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 81 and sweet spot 82 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 Ruby at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Pro MX 12.7 to the Six Zero Ruby?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Ruby leads on twist weight by 24 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $80 vs $160, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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