ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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
- 85Power78
- 82Control93
- 84Spin90
- 80Forgiveness91
- 82Sweet spot92
- 80Stability90
- 74Maneuverability82
- 84Pop72
- 78Touch92
- 80Consistency91
- 72Swing weight68
- 74Twist weight90
- 56Launch angle50
- 84Plow through72
- 70Softness89
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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 | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene | Thermoformed polymer |
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
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 softness: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 89 against 70 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro — a 19-point gap. Price is close enough ($180 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points (89 vs 70).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Touch
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
Pop
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
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 80, twist weight 90 vs 74, sweet spot 92 vs 82. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — control 93 vs 82, touch 92 vs 78, forgiveness 91 vs 80. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — touch 92 vs 78, control 93 vs 82, spin 90 vs 84. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
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 70, forgiveness 91 vs 80, twist weight 90 vs 74. 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?
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Take ONIX Evoke Premier Pro if you want pop (+12), plow through (+12), power (+7). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+19), twist weight (+16), touch (+14). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 19 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro measures 85 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene 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 82. 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 84 for the Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face on ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.4. 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 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?
- 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. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro 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 8.2 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 ONIX Evoke Premier Pro to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 19 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $180 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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