JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Radius CGS 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 Hybrid 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Radius CGS 16, which costs $230.
Power
Too close to call
80 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 108 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 85.8 vs $230 at IQ 86.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 · $180 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 79Power80
- 91Control90
- 88Spin88
- 90Forgiveness88
- 92Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability82
- 74Pop76
- 89Touch90
- 88Consistency90
- 68Swing weight66
- 82Twist weight80
- 50Launch angle46
- 78Plow through78
- 82Softness88
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 | Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 85.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Raw Toray carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Thermoformed polypropylene |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest sweet-spot scores in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 verdict
Six Zero's softest build. Softness 88 and touch 90 make it the most arm-friendly hybrid under $200 without dropping spin below 88.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 88 against 82 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is $50 cheaper at $180.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Launch angle
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (50 vs 46).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 86.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 and keep the $50.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 86.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 82. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want sweet spot (+4), launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 if you want softness (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 85.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 108 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 80 for power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 versus 90. 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 88 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 88). Twist weight is identical at 6.8, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 costs $180, $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?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw Toray carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16, at 5.3 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight is identical at 108 kg·cm², so they will feel the same mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $230 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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