RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, which costs $249.99.
Power
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
92 vs 78
Spin
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
94 vs 90
Control
93 vs 86
Forgiveness
91 vs 84
Hand speed
108 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $249.99 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
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
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 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 | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $249.99 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.3 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 $59.99000000000001 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 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 — forgiveness 91 vs 84, sweet spot 92 vs 86, consistency 91 vs 86. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 — maneuverability 82 vs 72, touch 92 vs 82, control 93 vs 86. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 is a narrow pick at this level — power 92 vs 78, plow through 88 vs 72, spin 94 vs 90. Swing weight 117 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
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 — softness 89 vs 74, forgiveness 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 86. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
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 scores 92 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb 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 the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 84). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.5 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Quartz Control costs $190, $59.99000000000001 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 honeycomb 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 less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 7.9 oz, though swing weight differs (117 vs 108) and that 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 $249.99 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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