JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, which costs $240.
Power
88 vs 84
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 91
Control
95 vs 89
Forgiveness
90 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $240 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power88
- 95Control89
- 91Spin94
- 82Forgiveness90
- 84Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 79Pop84
- 93Touch86
- 92Consistency89
- 72Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight90
- 52Launch angle54
- 83Plow through86
- 78Softness78
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $240 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle in the database. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is forgiveness: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 82 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, consistency, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $20 cheaper at $220.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 7 points (91 vs 84).
Touch
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
Control
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 6 points (95 vs 89).
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 82, sweet spot 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 86. 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 (87 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $20.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.9 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $20.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
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 — forgiveness 90 vs 82, twist weight 90 vs 86. Its 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want touch (+7), control (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+7), pop (+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 Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 116 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 84 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 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 Perseus CFS 16 at 95 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 91 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 82). Its 7 twist weight against 6.4 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 Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $20 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 CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.2 oz with the same 116 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on forgiveness by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $240 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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