JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 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
- 81Power78
- 86Control93
- 90Spin90
- 72Forgiveness91
- 70Sweet spot92
- 70Stability90
- 83Maneuverability82
- 76Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 76Consistency91
- 64Swing weight68
- 56Twist weight90
- 49Launch angle50
- 73Plow through72
- 85Softness89
Specs
| $250 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 109 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 5.8 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 verdict
Gen 4 propulsion core in the thinner 14 mm shell. You get the Pro IV's spin and pop without the swing weight that slows the 16 mm version in fast exchanges.
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 twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 — a 34-point gap. They are effectively level on power, maneuverability, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $60 cheaper at $190.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 34 points (90 vs 56).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points (91 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 if you want pop (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+34), sweet spot (+22), stability (+20). 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 Pro IV 14 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 77.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 34 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 measures 81 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion Core core swinging at 109 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?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 scores 90 for spin off its Charged Carbon Surface Technology face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 0-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 5.8. 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, $60 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 Pro IV 14: 14 mm Propulsion Core core with a Charged Carbon Surface Technology 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 Pro IV 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 Pro IV 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 Pro IV 14 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 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 109) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 34 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $250 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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