Ronbus Tenon vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 88Power88
- 91Control89
- 90Spin94
- 88Forgiveness90
- 89Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 78Maneuverability70
- 83Pop84
- 89Touch86
- 90Consistency89
- 72Swing weight76
- 86Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle54
- 82Plow through86
- 85Softness78
Specs
| $180 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.7 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
Ronbus Tenon verdict
Ronbus doing what Ronbus does: a flagship-tier build at a mid-tier price. The Tenon lands closest to the premium all-court paddles on measured traits while costing about $100 less.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Ronbus Tenon scores 78 against 70 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Ronbus Tenon is $40 cheaper at $180.
Maneuverability
Ronbus Tenon leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Softness
Ronbus Tenon leads by 7 points (85 vs 78).
Spin
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Swing weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 4 points (76 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
Ronbus Tenon
Take Ronbus Tenon if you want maneuverability (+8), softness (+7). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Ronbus Tenon review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want spin (+4), swing weight (+4), twist weight (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →Ronbus Tenon vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Ronbus Tenon or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Ronbus Tenon leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Ronbus Tenon, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Ronbus Tenon or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Ronbus Tenon measures 88 on power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. That comes from a 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Ronbus Tenon at 91 versus 89. 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Ronbus Tenon. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Ronbus Tenon costs $180, $40 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?
- Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Ronbus Tenon, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Ronbus Tenon avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Ronbus Tenon rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Ronbus Tenon at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Ronbus Tenon to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Ronbus Tenon leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $180 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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