JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 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
- 90Power78
- 93Control93
- 93Spin90
- 85Forgiveness91
- 87Sweet spot92
- 90Stability90
- 71Maneuverability82
- 85Pop72
- 90Touch92
- 92Consistency91
- 79Swing weight68
- 85Twist weight90
- 55Launch angle50
- 88Plow through72
- 84Softness89
Specs
| $280 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 118 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| hybrid | Shape | standard |
| Raw Toray T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 verdict
JOOLA's foam-era flagship. It keeps the Perseus hybrid footprint but adds perimeter foam, so drives leave hotter without the control numbers collapsing.
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 Pro IV 16 scores 88 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, touch, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $90 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 13 points (85 vs 72).
Power
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (82 vs 71).
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 if you want plow through (+16), pop (+13), power (+12). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+11), forgiveness (+6), sweet spot (+5). 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 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.3 vs 88), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 measures 90 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core swinging at 118 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 at 93 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 Pro IV 16 scores 93 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 3-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 6.5. 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, $90 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 16: 16 mm Gen 4 foam-injected polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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 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 Pro IV 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 Pro IV 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Quartz Control to the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 leads on plow through by 16 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $280 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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