ProKennex Black Ace LG vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 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 Quartz Hybrid 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and value on Paddle DNA against the ProKennex Black Ace LG, which costs $200.
Power
80 vs 74
Spin
88 vs 82
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
Too close to call
108 vs 109 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$180 at IQ 85.8 vs $200 at IQ 83.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 · $180 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 74Power80
- 88Control90
- 82Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 82Stability84
- 78Maneuverability82
- 70Pop76
- 90Touch90
- 88Consistency90
- 70Swing weight66
- 78Twist weight80
- 48Launch angle46
- 76Plow through78
- 92Softness88
ProKennex Black Ace LG vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 specs
Every 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 Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.1 | 85.8 — 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 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw Toray carbon |
| Core material | Kinetic core with damping chambers | Thermoformed polypropylene |
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 Hybrid 16 verdict
Six Zero's softest build. Softness 88 and touch 90 make it the most arm-friendly hybrid under $200 without dropping spin below 88.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 80 against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is $20 cheaper at $180.
Power
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Spin
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Pop
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 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 (85.1 vs 86.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 and keep the $20.
- Sweet spot
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 88 vs 82, power 80 vs 74, maneuverability 82 vs 78. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 80 vs 74, spin 88 vs 82, maneuverability 82 vs 78. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 and keep the $20.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ProKennex Black Ace LG
Take ProKennex Black Ace LG if you want swing weight (+4), softness (+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 Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 if you want power (+6), spin (+6), pop (+6). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 review →ProKennex Black Ace LG vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProKennex Black Ace LG or the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.8 vs 83.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16, 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 Hybrid 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 80 for power against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 88 for spin off its Raw Toray carbon face, against 82 for the Textured carbon face on ProKennex Black Ace LG. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.4 and 6.8.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 costs $180, $20 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG: 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core with a Textured carbon face. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw Toray carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.3 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 86 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 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 Hybrid 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads on power by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $200 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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