Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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
- 88Power78
- 80Control93
- 78Spin90
- 84Forgiveness91
- 84Sweet spot92
- 86Stability90
- 72Maneuverability82
- 90Pop72
- 76Touch92
- 80Consistency91
- 76Swing weight68
- 84Twist weight90
- 62Launch angle50
- 86Plow through72
- 72Softness89
Specs
| $100 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 115 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta verdict
Fiberglass instead of carbon means more pop and less bite. At $100 the Pro Air Invikta is the cheapest way into elongated Selkirk power, as long as you do not need a raw-carbon spin number.
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: Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta scores 90 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 18-point gap. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta is $90 cheaper at $100.
Pop
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 18 points (90 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (89 vs 72).
Touch
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 16 points (92 vs 76).
Plow through
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta
Take Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta if you want pop (+18), plow through (+14), launch angle (+12). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want softness (+17), touch (+16), control (+13). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 115 for Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta measures 88 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 80. 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 Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 78 for the FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face on Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta. In practice a 12-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.4. 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta costs $100, $90 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?
- Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta: 16 mm X5+ honeycomb with FlexFoam perimeter core with a FiberFlex+ fiberglass with ProSpin+ micro texture face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta 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 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk AMPED Pro Air Invikta leads on pop by 18 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $100 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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