Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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
- 77Power78
- 89Control93
- 90Spin90
- 77Forgiveness91
- 75Sweet spot92
- 84Stability90
- 92Maneuverability82
- 76Pop72
- 88Touch92
- 83Consistency91
- 50Swing weight68
- 74Twist weight90
- 49Launch angle50
- 64Plow through72
- 85Softness89
Specs
| $130 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 100 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| standard | Shape | standard |
| Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
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 swing weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 68 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 18-point gap. They are effectively level on power, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $60 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 18 points (68 vs 50).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (92 vs 75).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 14 points (91 vs 77).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want swing weight (+18), sweet spot (+17), twist weight (+16). 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 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+10), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →Six Zero Quartz Control vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for Six Zero Quartz Control. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Six Zero Quartz Control measures 78 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 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 Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. In practice a 0-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 6.4. 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 Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $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?
- Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.25 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. Six Zero Quartz Control 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on swing weight by 18 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $190 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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