Selkirk Luxx Control Air vs Six Zero Coral Pro
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Luxx Control Air, which costs $250.
Power
90 vs 71
Spin
93 vs 84
Control
94 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 87
Hand speed
116 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$240 at IQ 88.5 vs $250 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 71Power90
- 94Control90
- 84Spin93
- 87Forgiveness89
- 88Sweet spot90
- 89Stability89
- 68Maneuverability75
- 66Pop84
- 95Touch88
- 90Consistency90
- 78Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight88
- 48Launch angle55
- 76Plow through85
- 93Softness84
Selkirk Luxx Control Air vs Six Zero Coral Pro specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Luxx Control Air | Six Zero Coral Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $240 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 88.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 20 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Florek carbon | High-grit textured carbon |
| Core material | X5 polypropylene | EP core with floating EVA foam band |
Selkirk Luxx Control Air verdict
The plushest paddle in the test. A 20 mm core swallows pace on resets, and the twist weight keeps the face square when the ball finds the edge.
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 against 71 for Selkirk Luxx Control Air — a 19-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($250 vs $240) that it should not break the tie.
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 19 points (90 vs 71).
Pop
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 18 points (84 vs 66).
Spin
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 9 points (93 vs 84).
Plow through
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 9 points (85 vs 76).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.7 vs 89.3 on the weighted index). Pick on handle length — 5.25 in on the Luxx Control Air, 5.5 in on the Coral Pro.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — power 90 vs 71, spin 93 vs 84, maneuverability 75 vs 68. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is the clearer pick at this level — power 90 vs 71, spin 93 vs 84, plow through 85 vs 76. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Luxx Control Air
Selkirk Luxx Control Air is a narrow pick at this level — softness 93 vs 84. Its 20 mm X5 polypropylene core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Luxx Control Air
Take Selkirk Luxx Control Air if you want softness (+9), touch (+7), control (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 20 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Luxx Control Air review →Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want power (+19), pop (+18), spin (+9). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →Selkirk Luxx Control Air vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Luxx Control Air or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 19 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for Selkirk Luxx Control Air. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Luxx Control Air or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for power against 71 for Selkirk Luxx Control Air. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk Luxx Control Air at 94 versus 90. Its 20 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 Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 84 for the Florek carbon face on Selkirk Luxx Control Air. In practice a 9-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 87). Its 6.9 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Luxx Control Air: 20 mm X5 polypropylene core with a Florek carbon face. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, 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 Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Coral Pro is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk Luxx Control Air rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Luxx Control Air to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on power by 19 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $250 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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