Selkirk OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Two control-leaning all-court paddles that show up together on every intermediate shortlist. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk OMNI 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk OMNI 16, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Spin
94 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Hand speed
Too close to call
115 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $280 at IQ 88.7
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power88
- 92Control89
- 88Spin94
- 90Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 84Pop84
- 90Touch86
- 91Consistency89
- 76Swing weight76
- 89Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle54
- 85Plow through86
- 86Softness78
Selkirk OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk OMNI 16 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.7 — better | 88.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Full EVA foam core | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
Selkirk OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 86 against 78 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, consistency, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Softness
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points (86 vs 78).
Spin
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
Maneuverability
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Touch
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
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 (90 vs 90.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $60.
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 87.2 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $60.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.5 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 and keep the $60.
- Touch
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk OMNI 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 86 vs 78. Its 16 mm Full EVA foam core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want spin (+6). 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 OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want softness (+8), maneuverability (+4), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs Selkirk OMNI 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 88.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, at 115 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 89 for power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full EVA foam core swinging at 115 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 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 Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 7 and 6.9.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face. Selkirk OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (90) and sweet spot (91) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 to the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on softness by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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