ProXR Signature 13 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Control 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 Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the ProXR Signature 13, which costs $70.
Power
84 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
93 vs 83
Forgiveness
91 vs 70
Hand speed
108 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$70 at IQ 77.2 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power78
- 83Control93
- 90Spin90
- 70Forgiveness91
- 69Sweet spot92
- 73Stability90
- 78Maneuverability82
- 78Pop72
- 85Touch92
- 75Consistency91
- 68Swing weight68
- 59Twist weight90
- 51Launch angle50
- 77Plow through72
- 83Softness89
ProXR Signature 13 vs Six Zero Quartz Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | ProXR Signature 13 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $70 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.2 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 13 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Honeycomb Polypropylene Core | Thermoformed polymer |
ProXR Signature 13 verdict
The thin-core ProXR. Same angled handle, 13 mm core, noticeably more pop and faster hands than the 16 mm at the same price.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 59 for ProXR Signature 13 — a 31-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, spin, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. ProXR Signature 13 is $120 cheaper at $70.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 31 points (90 vs 59).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 23 points (92 vs 69).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 21 points (91 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
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 — sweet spot 92 vs 69, forgiveness 91 vs 70, twist weight 90 vs 59. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
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 — forgiveness 91 vs 70, control 93 vs 83, consistency 91 vs 75. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.4 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take ProXR Signature 13 and keep the $120.
- Control
- Touch
- Maneuverability
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 — forgiveness 91 vs 70, twist weight 90 vs 59, softness 89 vs 83. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ProXR Signature 13
Take ProXR Signature 13 if you want power (+6), pop (+6), plow through (+5). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 13 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProXR Signature 13 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+31), sweet spot (+23), forgiveness (+21). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →ProXR Signature 13 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the ProXR Signature 13 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 77.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 31 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for ProXR Signature 13. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ProXR Signature 13 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- ProXR Signature 13 scores 84 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 83. 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.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 70). Its 7.2 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- ProXR Signature 13 costs $70, $120 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?
- ProXR Signature 13: 13 mm Honeycomb Polypropylene Core with a 3K Carbon Fiber Weave with Grit Finish face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- ProXR Signature 13, at 6 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProXR Signature 13 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. ProXR Signature 13 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProXR Signature 13 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 31 points; everything else is within 23 points. At $70 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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