ProKennex Black Ace LG 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
- 74Power78
- 88Control93
- 82Spin90
- 88Forgiveness91
- 86Sweet spot92
- 82Stability90
- 78Maneuverability82
- 70Pop72
- 90Touch92
- 88Consistency91
- 70Swing weight68
- 78Twist weight90
- 48Launch angle50
- 76Plow through72
- 92Softness89
ProKennex Black Ace LG 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 | ProKennex Black Ace LG | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.1 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Kinetic core with damping chambers | Thermoformed polymer |
ProKennex Black Ace LG verdict
The most arm-friendly build in the database. Softness 92 comes from ProKennex's Kinetic damping, and it is the one paddle we recommend without hesitation for players managing tendon pain.
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 78 for ProKennex Black Ace LG — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, consistency, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($200 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Spin
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
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 — twist weight 90 vs 78, sweet spot 92 vs 86, stability 90 vs 82. 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
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 82, control 93 vs 88, maneuverability 82 vs 78. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 82, power 78 vs 74, control 93 vs 88. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 89.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Black Ace LG, standard on the Quartz Control.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
ProKennex Black Ace LG
Take ProKennex Black Ace LG if you want plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProKennex Black Ace LG review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+12), spin (+8), stability (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →ProKennex Black Ace LG vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the ProKennex Black Ace LG or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 83.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 109 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ProKennex Black Ace LG or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control measures 78 on power against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. 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 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 82 for the Textured carbon face on ProKennex Black Ace LG. In practice a 8-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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG: 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core with a Textured 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProKennex Black Ace LG avoids.
- 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 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 109) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProKennex Black Ace LG to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 12 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $200 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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