JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. JOOLA Scorpeus 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 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 82
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Forgiveness
88 vs 84
Hand speed
109 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$170 at IQ 85.7 vs $250 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 · $170 · IQ 85.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power82
- 90Control88
- 90Spin90
- 84Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 80Maneuverability82
- 82Pop80
- 88Touch86
- 90Consistency88
- 70Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 52Launch angle50
- 82Plow through78
- 80Softness82
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 — better | 85.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 109 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion Core 4 | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 against 82 for Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 is $80 cheaper at $170.
Power
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Plow through
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 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 (85.8 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $80.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 86.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $80.
- Power
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 and keep the $80.
- Power
- Plow through
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 82 vs 80, forgiveness 88 vs 84. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16
Take JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 if you want power (+4), plow through (+4). 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 Ruby Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 if you want forgiveness (+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 Scorpeus Pro IV 16 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 or the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.3 vs 85.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16, at 109 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 Ruby Hybrid 16?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 scores 86 for power against 82 for Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16. 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?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 at 90 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin off the same Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 84). Its 6.8 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 costs $170, $80 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 Ruby Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16, at 5.4 in of handle against 5.3 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 to the JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Scorpeus Pro IV 16 leads on power by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $250 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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