JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 83Power88
- 90Control89
- 92Spin94
- 89Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 80Maneuverability70
- 78Pop84
- 89Touch86
- 90Consistency89
- 71Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight90
- 57Launch angle54
- 76Plow through86
- 83Softness78
Specs
| $230 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 7 | Twist weight | 7 |
| standard | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 80 against 70 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Plow through
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 10 points (86 vs 76).
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Power
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 5 points (88 vs 83).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+10), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want plow through (+10), pop (+6), power (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 measures 88 on power against 83 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 90 versus 89. 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 92 for the Raw carbon friction face on JOOLA Magnus 3S 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, with 7 twist weight against 7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads on maneuverability by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $230 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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