JOOLA Vision CGS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control 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
- 78Power78
- 90Control93
- 88Spin90
- 88Forgiveness91
- 88Sweet spot92
- 84Stability90
- 82Maneuverability82
- 74Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 90Consistency91
- 66Swing weight68
- 80Twist weight90
- 48Launch angle50
- 76Plow through72
- 84Softness89
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Vision CGS 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.3 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 107 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon grit surface | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 verdict
The friendliest paddle JOOLA sells. Standard shape, 107 swing weight and forgiveness 88 make it the natural first premium paddle for a 3.0 player.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 80 for JOOLA Vision CGS 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($190 vs $180) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 6 points (90 vs 84).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 80, sweet spot 92 vs 88, stability 90 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Quartz Control, standard on the Vision CGS 16.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Quartz Control, standard on the Vision CGS 16.
- Touch
- Spin
- Control
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 84, twist weight 90 vs 80, forgiveness 91 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+10), stability (+6), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →JOOLA Vision CGS 16
Take JOOLA Vision CGS 16 if you want plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control vs JOOLA Vision CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 85.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for Six Zero Quartz Control. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Control measures 78 on power against 78 for JOOLA Vision CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 108 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 88 for the Carbon grit surface face on JOOLA Vision CGS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. JOOLA Vision CGS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Carbon grit surface face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 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. Six Zero Quartz Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 7.9 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 107) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 10 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $190 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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