JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 78.4), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
78 vs 75
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 91
Forgiveness
91 vs 75
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 109 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$120 at IQ 78.4 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 75Power78
- 91Control93
- 90Spin90
- 75Forgiveness91
- 73Sweet spot92
- 69Stability90
- 84Maneuverability82
- 70Pop72
- 92Touch92
- 78Consistency91
- 64Swing weight68
- 56Twist weight90
- 46Launch angle50
- 72Plow through72
- 90Softness89
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 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 | JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78.4 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 verdict
Simone Jardim's signature Hyperion is the softest-launching elongated JOOLA still in wide distribution, and it is now priced like a mid-tier paddle.
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 twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 56 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 — a 34-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 is $70 cheaper at $120.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 34 points (90 vs 56).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points (90 vs 69).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points (92 vs 73).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 16 points (91 vs 75).
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 — twist weight 90 vs 56, sweet spot 92 vs 73, forgiveness 91 vs 75. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 75, consistency 91 vs 78, power 78 vs 75. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 and keep the $70.
- Power
- Control
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 — twist weight 90 vs 56, forgiveness 91 vs 75. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 5.5 in handle and a 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Quartz Control.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+34), stability (+21), sweet spot (+19). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 78.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 34 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control scores 78 for power against 75 for JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 91. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 75). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 costs $120, $70 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16: 16 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16, 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 JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 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. JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 7.9 oz, though swing weight differs (109 vs 108) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 34 points; everything else is within 21 points. At $120 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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