Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 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
- 82Power79
- 90Control91
- 89Spin88
- 84Forgiveness90
- 86Sweet spot92
- 82Stability86
- 76Maneuverability78
- 76Pop74
- 88Touch89
- 86Consistency88
- 70Swing weight68
- 80Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle50
- 80Plow through78
- 80Softness82
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 vs JOOLA Radius CGS 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.4 | 86.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit | Charged Surface Technology carbon |
| Core material | Specialized polymer honeycomb | Reactive Polymer Core |
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 verdict
Engage's most balanced Pursuit yet. The Omni grit face holds spin longer into a paddle's life than most raw carbon, which matters more than peak-day RPM numbers.
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 90 against 84 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, maneuverability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $230) that it should not break the tie.
Forgiveness
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Stability
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
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
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, sweet spot 92 vs 86, stability 86 vs 82. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the Radius CGS 16, elongated on the Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the Radius CGS 16, elongated on the Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, softness 82 vs 80, twist weight 82 vs 80. Its 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+6), stability (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0
Take Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to JOOLA Radius CGS 16.
Read the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 84.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 measures 82 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 versus 90. 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 Ultra MX 6.0 scores 89 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0: 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0, at 5.5 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on forgiveness by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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