JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control 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
- 84Power78
- 95Control93
- 91Spin90
- 82Forgiveness91
- 84Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability82
- 79Pop72
- 93Touch92
- 92Consistency91
- 72Swing weight68
- 86Twist weight90
- 52Launch angle50
- 83Plow through72
- 78Softness89
Specs
| $240 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle we have measured. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is plow through: JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 scores 83 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $50 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 11 points (83 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 9 points (91 vs 82).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+11), forgiveness (+9), sweet spot (+8). 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 CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want plow through (+11), pop (+7), power (+6). 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 Quartz Control vs JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 measures 84 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer 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 93. 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 Perseus CFS 16 scores 91 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $50 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 Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 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 JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 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 CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads on plow through by 11 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $190 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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