JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Control 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16, which costs $250.
Power
86 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
91 vs 84
Hand speed
108 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power78
- 90Control93
- 90Spin90
- 84Forgiveness91
- 86Sweet spot92
- 86Stability90
- 80Maneuverability82
- 82Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 90Consistency91
- 70Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight90
- 52Launch angle50
- 82Plow through72
- 80Softness89
JOOLA Scorpeus 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.4 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Propulsion Core 4 | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 verdict
The Perseus formula in a shorter, faster body. Control 90 and spin 90 with a 112 swing weight makes this the easiest Gen 4 JOOLA to swing.
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 pop: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 82 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on control, maneuverability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $60 cheaper at $190.
Pop
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Plow through
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).
Power
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 8 points (86 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
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 91 vs 84, sweet spot 92 vs 86, twist weight 90 vs 82. 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 (86.7 vs 88 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 86 vs 78, plow through 82 vs 72. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
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 80, forgiveness 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 82. 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want pop (+10), plow through (+10), power (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+9), twist weight (+8), forgiveness (+7). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 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 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 84). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.6 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, $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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16: 16 mm Propulsion Core 4 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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 5.4 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 Scorpeus 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on pop by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $250 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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