Selkirk Labs Project 006 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
- 84Control93
- 87Spin90
- 80Forgiveness91
- 82Sweet spot92
- 89Stability90
- 65Maneuverability82
- 90Pop72
- 80Touch92
- 83Consistency91
- 86Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight90
- 63Launch angle50
- 92Plow through72
- 74Softness89
Specs
| $280 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.5 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 124 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.2 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.75 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
Selkirk Labs Project 006 verdict
Selkirk's limited-run Labs build is unapologetically a power paddle. Plow-through and pop lead the field; touch play asks for a deliberate slower swing.
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 plow through: Selkirk Labs Project 006 scores 92 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $90 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Pop
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 18 points (90 vs 72).
Swing weight
Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 18 points (86 vs 68).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (82 vs 65).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Labs Project 006
Take Selkirk Labs Project 006 if you want plow through (+20), pop (+18), swing weight (+18). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 006 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+17), softness (+15), touch (+12). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Selkirk Labs Project 006 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 83.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for Selkirk Labs Project 006. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Labs Project 006 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006 measures 92 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 124 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 84. 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 87 for the Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face on Selkirk Labs Project 006. In practice a 3-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 6.2. 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, $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 Labs Project 006: 14 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon with Air Dynamic throat face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 006, at 5.75 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk Labs Project 006 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. Selkirk Labs Project 006 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 006 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Labs Project 006 leads on plow through by 20 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $280 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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