JOOLA Mod TA-15 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
- 86Power88
- 88Control89
- 92Spin94
- 84Forgiveness90
- 86Sweet spot91
- 86Stability90
- 78Maneuverability70
- 82Pop84
- 86Touch86
- 88Consistency89
- 74Swing weight76
- 84Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle54
- 84Plow through86
- 74Softness78
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon friction | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Propulsion core with foam edge | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 verdict
The Mod platform splits the difference between Perseus control and Magnus power. Spin 92 with control 88 is a rare pairing, and the 16.3 in hybrid keeps hand speed usable.
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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 scores 78 against 70 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $30 cheaper at $220.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Twist weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 5 points (91 vs 86).
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 Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 84, sweet spot 91 vs 86, twist weight 90 vs 84. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 85.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $30.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $30.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 78 vs 74, forgiveness 90 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 84. Its 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want forgiveness (+6), twist weight (+6), sweet spot (+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 Mod TA-15 3S 16
Take JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 86), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16, at 114 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 measures 88 on power against 86 for JOOLA Mod TA-15 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 89 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 92 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face on JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.6. 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $30 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion core with foam edge core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 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 Mod TA-15 3S 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Mod TA-15 3S 16 leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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