JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Quartz Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16, which costs $280.
Power
90 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Forgiveness
91 vs 85
Hand speed
108 vs 118 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $280 at IQ 88.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
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
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 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 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.3 — better | 88 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Gen 4 foam-injected polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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 a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 85, sweet spot 92 vs 87, twist weight 90 vs 85. Twist weight 7.2 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 (87.3 vs 88 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $90.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Perseus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 88 vs 72, power 90 vs 78, spin 93 vs 90. Swing weight 118 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
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 — softness 89 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 85, twist weight 90 vs 85. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
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 scores 90 for 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for control.
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 85). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.5 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, $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 less stable 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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