Gearbox Pro 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 and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated, which costs $200.
Power
94 vs 78
Spin
90 vs 79
Control
93 vs 74
Forgiveness
91 vs 66
Hand speed
108 vs 126 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$190 at IQ 88 vs $200 at IQ 76.6
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power78
- 74Control93
- 79Spin90
- 66Forgiveness91
- 68Sweet spot92
- 84Stability90
- 64Maneuverability82
- 95Pop72
- 68Touch92
- 76Consistency91
- 86Swing weight68
- 76Twist weight90
- 50Launch angle50
- 93Plow through72
- 44Softness89
Gearbox Pro 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 Pro Power Elongated | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.6 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 126 | 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) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.6 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Solid-span carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Coreless carbon | Thermoformed polymer |
Gearbox Pro Power Elongated verdict
The coreless construction produces the hardest, most direct feel in the database. It is a specialist's tool, not a general recommendation.
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 44 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated — a 45-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 45 points (89 vs 44).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 25 points (91 vs 66).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 24 points (92 vs 68).
Touch
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 24 points (92 vs 68).
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 66, sweet spot 92 vs 68, consistency 91 vs 76. 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 — control 93 vs 74, forgiveness 91 vs 66, maneuverability 82 vs 64. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — touch 92 vs 68, control 93 vs 74, spin 90 vs 79. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
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 44, forgiveness 91 vs 66, twist weight 90 vs 76. 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 Pro Power Elongated
Take Gearbox Pro Power Elongated if you want pop (+23), plow through (+21), swing weight (+18). Its swing weight of 126 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+45), forgiveness (+25), sweet spot (+24). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Where to Buy
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Gearbox Pro Power Elongated vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 76.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 45 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 126 for Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated scores 94 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Coreless carbon core swinging at 126 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 74. 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 79 for the Solid-span carbon face on Gearbox Pro Power Elongated. In practice an 11-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 66). 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Gearbox Pro Power Elongated: 14 mm Coreless carbon core with a Solid-span 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 Pro Power Elongated, at 5.6 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 126) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox Pro Power Elongated to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 45 points; everything else is within 25 points. At $200 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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