Gearbox Pro Power Elongated 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
- 94Power78
- 74Control93
- 79Spin90
- 66Forgiveness91
- 68Sweet spot92
- 84Stability90
- 64Maneuverability82
- 95Pop72
- 68Touch92
- 76Consistency91
- 86Swing weight68
- 76Twist weight90
- 50Launch angle50
- 93Plow through72
- 44Softness89
Specs
| $200 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 126 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.3 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Solid-span carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.6 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 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 →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 measures 94 on 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 a 11-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.3. 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?
- 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 unstable 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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