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Specs, weight and swing weight, all 15 Paddle DNA™ traits, and price plus availability built only from the retailer offers we actually track — never estimated.
Specs & weight
| Spec | Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 82.7/100 | 88/100 |
| MSRP | $279.99 | $190 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | Not verified | 108 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | Not verified | 7.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Surface | UD tapered carbon fiber with SpinLock system | Raw carbon friction |
| Handle | 5.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
Price & availability
Sourced from stored retailer offers and their recorded price history. Paddles with no tracked offer show MSRP only.
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $279.99.
Six Zero Quartz Control
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $190.
Paddle DNA™
- Power9178
- Control8293
- Spin8890
- Forgiveness8091
- Sweet spot8192
- Stability8290
- Maneuverability7382
- Pop8972
- Touch8192
- Consistency8291
- Swing weight7568
- Twist weight7890
- Launch angle6050
- Plow through8872
- Softness7889
Bars listed in the order Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm · Six Zero Quartz Control
Verdicts
Gearbox Pressure X 8E Elongated 16mm
A premium yellow Elongated+ foam-and-carbon-rib design at $279.99. Choose it for Gearbox’s construction and grip fit, not an assumed numerical swing-weight or spin win. Comparable swing/twist measurements are unverified; every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
Six Zero Quartz Control
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.