JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Sapphire 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
- 79Power80
- 91Control93
- 88Spin91
- 90Forgiveness86
- 92Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability80
- 74Pop72
- 89Touch91
- 88Consistency88
- 68Swing weight64
- 82Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle48
- 78Plow through76
- 82Softness86
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Sapphire 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 Sapphire 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 85.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 106 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Toray T700 raw carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Gen 3 foam-injected polypropylene |
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 Sapphire 16 verdict
Six Zero's standard-shape Gen 3 build. It trades the Coral Pro's reach for a wider face, and the result is one of the most forgiving control paddles in the $200 bracket.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 90 against 86 for Six Zero Sapphire 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, control, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Sapphire 16 is $40 cheaper at $190.
Forgiveness
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Swing weight
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (68 vs 64).
Softness
Six Zero Sapphire 16 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
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
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 86, sweet spot 92 vs 88, stability 86 vs 84. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 87.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Sapphire 16 and keep the $40.
- Spin
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 85.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Sapphire 16 and keep the $40.
- Spin
- Touch
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Sapphire 16 and keep the $40.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want forgiveness (+4), sweet spot (+4), swing weight (+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 Sapphire 16
Take Six Zero Sapphire 16 if you want softness (+4). Its swing weight of 106 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Sapphire 16 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Sapphire 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Six Zero Sapphire 16?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Sapphire 16, at 106 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for JOOLA Radius CGS 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 Sapphire 16?
- Six Zero Sapphire 16 measures 80 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Gen 3 foam-injected polypropylene core swinging at 106 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Sapphire 16 at 93 versus 91. 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 Sapphire 16 scores 91 for spin off its Toray T700 raw carbon face, against 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. In practice a 3-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 6.7. 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 Sapphire 16 costs $190, $40 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 Sapphire 16: 16 mm Gen 3 foam-injected polypropylene core with a Toray T700 raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 5 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 Sapphire 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 106) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Sapphire 16 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $230 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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