JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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
- 93Power78
- 88Control93
- 90Spin90
- 82Forgiveness91
- 84Sweet spot92
- 89Stability90
- 68Maneuverability82
- 88Pop72
- 84Touch92
- 87Consistency91
- 82Swing weight68
- 87Twist weight90
- 58Launch angle50
- 92Plow through72
- 72Softness89
Specs
| $300 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 verdict
The elongated sibling to the Perseus Pro V, and the drive paddle of the pair. Extra reach and plow-through turn third-shot drives into finishable balls, but hand speed at the kitchen is the trade.
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 plow through: JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 scores 92 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on twist weight, stability, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $110 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (89 vs 72).
Pop
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Power
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16
Take JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 if you want plow through (+20), pop (+16), power (+15). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+17), maneuverability (+14), forgiveness (+9). 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 Pro V 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 86.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 measures 93 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 88. 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 Pro V 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon 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 6.5. 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $110 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 Pro V 16: 16 mm KineticFrame foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 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?
- JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 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 Pro V 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 Pro V 16 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Hyperion Pro V 16 leads on plow through by 20 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $300 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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