JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 87.6), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
83 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 110 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $230 at IQ 87.6
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 83Power78
- 90Control93
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness91
- 91Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 80Maneuverability82
- 78Pop72
- 89Touch92
- 90Consistency91
- 71Swing weight68
- 88Twist weight90
- 57Launch angle50
- 76Plow through72
- 83Softness89
JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Magnus 3S 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.6 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
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 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 launch angle: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 57 against 50 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $40 cheaper at $190.
Launch angle
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 7 points (57 vs 50).
Pop
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 6 points (89 vs 83).
Power
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 5 points (83 vs 78).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (89.4 vs 91.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $40.
- Forgiveness
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.4 vs 88 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $40.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.2 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $40.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — softness 89 vs 83, forgiveness 91 vs 89, twist weight 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want launch angle (+7), pop (+6), power (+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 Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+6). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for JOOLA Magnus 3S 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 Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 83 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 90. 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 Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 89). Its 7.2 twist weight against 7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $40 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 Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- 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 Magnus 3S 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads on launch angle by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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