JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 14, which costs $250.
Power
Too close to call
81 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 109 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $250 at IQ 77.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 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 Pro IV 14 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.5 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.8 | 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 | Charged Carbon Surface Technology | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Propulsion Core | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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 56, 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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 72, consistency 91 vs 76, 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 (83.6 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $60.
- Control
- Touch
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 56, 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 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 scores 81 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Propulsion 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?
- 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 5.8 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 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 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 less stable 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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