Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 82), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
78 vs 77
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
91 vs 77
Hand speed
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
100 vs 108 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
$130 at IQ 82 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
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
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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 | Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $130 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 100 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.85 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 68 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — an 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 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 — sweet spot 92 vs 75, forgiveness 91 vs 77, twist weight 90 vs 74. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
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 — forgiveness 91 vs 77, control 93 vs 89, consistency 91 vs 83. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
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 — forgiveness 91 vs 77, twist weight 90 vs 74, softness 89 vs 85. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- 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 Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control scores 78 for 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 77). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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?
- 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. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- 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 007 Epic 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 $130 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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