JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 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
- 79Power82
- 91Control88
- 88Spin90
- 90Forgiveness88
- 92Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability82
- 74Pop80
- 89Touch86
- 88Consistency88
- 68Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle50
- 78Plow through78
- 82Softness82
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 | Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 85.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 109 |
| 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 T700 carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 verdict
The Ruby formula in a hybrid shape. Spin 90 with a 109 swing weight is a rare combination — you get grip on the ball without losing the hands battle.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 scores 80 against 74 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 is $60 cheaper at $170.
Pop
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
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 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $60.
- 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 86.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $60.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $60.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want sweet spot (+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 Ruby Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 if you want pop (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 85.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16. Lower 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 Ruby Hybrid 16?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 measures 82 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 109 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 versus 88. 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?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 costs $170, $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 Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology carbon face. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Ruby 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads on pop by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $230 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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