Selkirk OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk OMNI 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
- 89Power88
- 92Control89
- 88Spin94
- 90Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability90
- 74Maneuverability70
- 84Pop84
- 90Touch86
- 91Consistency89
- 76Swing weight76
- 89Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle54
- 85Plow through86
- 86Softness78
Specs
| $280 | Price | $220 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8.2 oz |
| 115 | Swing weight | 116 |
| 6.9 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Aramid fiber |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 86 against 78 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 — a 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 should you buy?
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
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 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk OMNI 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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 Selkirk OMNI 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 measures 89 on power against 88 for Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full EVA foam core 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with 7 twist weight against 6.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- 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?
- Selkirk OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core core with a Raw carbon 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 OMNI 16, 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 OMNI 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk OMNI 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- 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 $280 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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