RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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
- 92Power78
- 86Control93
- 94Spin90
- 84Forgiveness91
- 86Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability82
- 88Pop72
- 82Touch92
- 86Consistency91
- 80Swing weight68
- 86Twist weight90
- 60Launch angle50
- 88Plow through72
- 74Softness89
Specs
| $250 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.5 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 verdict
The James Ignatowich signature build is an unapologetic attack paddle: 16.5 in of reach, a grippy CarbonBite face and a tri-density core that launches drives without giving up the sweet spot the first V2 lacked.
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 pop: RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 88 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $60 cheaper at $190.
Pop
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Plow through
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 15 points (89 vs 74).
Power
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
Which one should you buy?
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want pop (+16), plow through (+16), power (+14). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+15), maneuverability (+10), touch (+10). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 measures 92 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density core with EVA foam ring core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 86. 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 94 for spin off its CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.5. 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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $60 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, 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 RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $250 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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