Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, which costs $300.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 87
Spin
94 vs 76
Control
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Forgiveness
90 vs 80
Hand speed
112 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 88.2 vs $300 at IQ 79.7
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power88
- 89Control89
- 76Spin94
- 80Forgiveness90
- 79Sweet spot91
- 73Stability90
- 76Maneuverability70
- 75Pop84
- 92Touch86
- 81Consistency89
- 69Swing weight76
- 59Twist weight90
- 50Launch angle54
- 79Plow through86
- 84Softness78
Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 Elongated 16 | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $300 | $220 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.7 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.25 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.45 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 verdict
ReactCore's foam-and-ring build makes the elongated Omni unusually stable for its 16.5 in length, and the 5.8 in handle is the longest in the database.
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 twist weight: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 90 against 59 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 31-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is $80 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 31 points (90 vs 59).
Spin
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 18 points (94 vs 76).
Stability
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 12 points (91 vs 79).
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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 59, sweet spot 91 vs 79, stability 90 vs 73. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 94 vs 76, forgiveness 90 vs 80, consistency 89 vs 81. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 94 vs 76, plow through 86 vs 79, power 88 vs 87. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 59, forgiveness 90 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want maneuverability (+6), touch (+6), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want twist weight (+31), spin (+18), stability (+17). 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 Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 31 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 112 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 Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 87 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice an 18-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 80). Its 7 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 costs $220, $80 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 Elongated 16: 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core with an InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Elongated 16 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. Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on twist weight by 31 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $300 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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