Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta 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
- 82Power78
- 90Control93
- 82Spin90
- 84Forgiveness91
- 84Sweet spot92
- 88Stability90
- 70Maneuverability82
- 76Pop72
- 90Touch92
- 90Consistency91
- 78Swing weight68
- 84Twist weight90
- 48Launch angle50
- 86Plow through72
- 84Softness89
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta vs Six Zero Quartz Control specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 19.8 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | FiberFlex fiberglass | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | X5 polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polymer |
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta verdict
Selkirk's long-running Invikta shape in the softer Vanguard 2.0 build. Touch 90 and consistency 90 with 86 plow-through make it a drive-and-reset paddle for patient players.
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 plow through: Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta scores 86 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $190) that it should not break the tie.
Plow through
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Swing weight
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta leads by 10 points (78 vs 68).
Spin
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
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 Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 92 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 70, spin 90 vs 82, forgiveness 91 vs 84. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.5 vs 84.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Vanguard 2.0 Invikta, standard on the Quartz Control.
- Spin
- Maneuverability
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 84, twist weight 90 vs 84. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta
Take Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta if you want plow through (+14), swing weight (+10), power (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 19.8 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+12), spin (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 84.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta measures 82 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 19.8 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 90. 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 82 for the FiberFlex fiberglass face on Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta. In practice a 8-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 6.5. 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta: 19.8 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core with a FiberFlex fiberglass 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 Vanguard 2.0 Invikta, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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 Vanguard 2.0 Invikta 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Vanguard 2.0 Invikta leads on plow through by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $180 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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