Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 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
- 80Power88
- 92Control89
- 88Spin94
- 84Forgiveness90
- 84Sweet spot91
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 76Pop84
- 92Touch86
- 90Consistency89
- 74Swing weight76
- 82Twist weight90
- 46Launch angle54
- 84Plow through86
- 86Softness78
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Florek carbon fiber | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | X5 polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta verdict
The Invikta shape of Selkirk's control flagship. Control 92 and touch 92 with elongated reach — the trade is a 114 swing weight that punishes late hands.
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 against 80 for Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta — a 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $30 cheaper at $220.
Power
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (84 vs 76).
Twist weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Launch angle
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points (54 vs 46).
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 Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — sweet spot 91 vs 84, forgiveness 90 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 82. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.4 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $30.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.7 vs 83.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $30.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Take Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta if you want softness (+8), touch (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want power (+8), pop (+8), twist weight (+8). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 measures 88 on power against 80 for Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta at 92 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 88 for the Florek carbon fiber face on Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $30 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 LUXX Control Air Invikta: 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core with a Florek carbon fiber face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with a Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta at 8.2 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on power by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $250 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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