JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 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
- 75Power78
- 91Control93
- 90Spin90
- 75Forgiveness91
- 73Sweet spot92
- 69Stability90
- 84Maneuverability82
- 70Pop72
- 92Touch92
- 78Consistency91
- 64Swing weight68
- 56Twist weight90
- 46Launch angle50
- 72Plow through72
- 90Softness89
Specs
| $120 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 7.9 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 109 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 5.8 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, 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 should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — 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 measures 78 on 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 scores 90 for spin off its Charged Carbon Surface Technology face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 5.8. 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?
- 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 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. Six Zero Quartz Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Hyperion C2 CFS 16 at 7.9 oz against 7.9 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 108) 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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