JOOLA Perseus 14 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 wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus 14, which costs $120.
Power
Too close to call
80 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
93 vs 86
Forgiveness
91 vs 72
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 108 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$120 at IQ 76.8 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power78
- 86Control93
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness91
- 70Sweet spot92
- 66Stability90
- 86Maneuverability82
- 76Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 75Consistency91
- 63Swing weight68
- 53Twist weight90
- 49Launch angle50
- 69Plow through72
- 85Softness89
JOOLA Perseus 14 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 Perseus 14 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $120 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 76.8 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Perseus 14 verdict
The 14 mm Perseus trades the 16 mm's plow-through for a firmer, faster response. It is the version to buy if you counter-attack rather than grind out drops.
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 twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 53 for JOOLA Perseus 14 — a 37-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, power, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. JOOLA Perseus 14 is $70 cheaper at $120.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 37 points (90 vs 53).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 24 points (90 vs 66).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points (91 vs 72).
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 Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 53, sweet spot 92 vs 70, forgiveness 91 vs 72. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 72, consistency 91 vs 75, control 93 vs 86. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.1 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take JOOLA Perseus 14 and keep the $70.
- Control
- Touch
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 53, forgiveness 91 vs 72, softness 89 vs 85. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus 14
Take JOOLA Perseus 14 if you want maneuverability (+4), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus 14 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+37), stability (+24), sweet spot (+22). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →JOOLA Perseus 14 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 76.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 37 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 108 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 scores 80 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene 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 86. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 72). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 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 Perseus 14: 14 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a Carbon Fiber 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 Perseus 14, 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 Perseus 14 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 Perseus 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus 14 at 7.8 oz against 7.9 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 108 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus 14 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 37 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $120 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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