Selkirk LUXX Control 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
- 80Power78
- 92Control93
- 88Spin90
- 84Forgiveness91
- 84Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 74Maneuverability82
- 76Pop72
- 92Touch92
- 90Consistency91
- 74Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight90
- 46Launch angle50
- 84Plow through72
- 86Softness89
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Quartz Control 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 Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Florek carbon fiber | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | X5 polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polymer |
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 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 LUXX Control Air Invikta scores 84 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on softness, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $60 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
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 84, forgiveness 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 82. 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 — maneuverability 82 vs 74, forgiveness 91 vs 84, spin 90 vs 88. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Power
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 84, softness 89 vs 86, twist weight 90 vs 82. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Take Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta if you want plow through (+12), swing weight (+6), pop (+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 Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want sweet spot (+8), maneuverability (+8), twist weight (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 85.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. 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 Quartz Control?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta measures 80 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 92. 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 88 for the Florek carbon fiber face on Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. In practice a 2-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 6.5. 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, $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 LUXX Control Air Invikta: 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core with a Florek carbon fiber 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 LUXX Control Air Invikta, at 5.5 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 LUXX Control Air Invikta 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 LUXX Control 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads on plow through by 12 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $250 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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