Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 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
- 87Power78
- 89Control93
- 76Spin90
- 80Forgiveness91
- 79Sweet spot92
- 73Stability90
- 76Maneuverability82
- 75Pop72
- 92Touch92
- 81Consistency91
- 69Swing weight68
- 59Twist weight90
- 50Launch angle50
- 79Plow through72
- 84Softness89
Specs
| $300 | Price | $190 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.25 oz | Weight | 7.9 oz |
| 112 | Swing weight | 108 |
| 5.9 | Twist weight | 7.2 |
| elongated | Shape | standard |
| InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture | Surface | Raw carbon friction |
| 5.8 in | Handle | 5.25 in |
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 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 twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 59 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 — a 31-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, swing weight, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $110 cheaper at $190.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 31 points (90 vs 59).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 17 points (90 vs 73).
Spin
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 13 points (92 vs 79).
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Omni Elongated 16
Take Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 if you want power (+9), plow through (+7). 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 Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+31), stability (+17), spin (+14). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 79.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 31 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for Selkirk Omni Elongated 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 Quartz Control?
- Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 measures 87 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm ReactCore™ (PureFoam™ + Double-Ring Technology) core swinging at 112 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 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 Quartz Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 76 for the InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture face on Selkirk Omni Elongated 16. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with 7.2 twist weight against 5.9. 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, $110 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 a InfiniGrit® Durable Spin Texture 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 Omni Elongated 16, at 5.8 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 Omni Elongated 16 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 Omni Elongated 16 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 8.25 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Omni Elongated 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 31 points; everything else is within 17 points. At $300 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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