Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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 spin, control, forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, which costs $250.
Power
93 vs 78
Spin
90 vs 86
Control
93 vs 83
Forgiveness
91 vs 78
Hand speed
108 vs 123 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $250 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 93Power78
- 83Control93
- 86Spin90
- 78Forgiveness91
- 80Sweet spot92
- 87Stability90
- 70Maneuverability82
- 89Pop72
- 80Touch92
- 84Consistency91
- 82Swing weight68
- 84Twist weight90
- 60Launch angle50
- 91Plow through72
- 68Softness89
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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 | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) | Thermoformed polymer |
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
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 softness: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 89 against 68 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $60 cheaper at $190.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points (89 vs 68).
Plow through
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 19 points (91 vs 72).
Pop
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 17 points (89 vs 72).
Power
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
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 78, sweet spot 92 vs 80, consistency 91 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 70, control 93 vs 83, forgiveness 91 vs 78. 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 68, forgiveness 91 vs 78, twist weight 90 vs 84. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want plow through (+19), pop (+17), power (+15). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+21), forgiveness (+13), sweet spot (+12). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 93 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 83. 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 86 for the Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 4-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 78). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.3 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, $60 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, 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 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 21 points; everything else is within 19 points. At $250 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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