Compare up to 3 paddles side by side
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 | HEAD Extreme Tour 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| IQ score | 83.7/100 | 88/100 |
| MSRP | $180 | $190 |
| Best tracked price | Not tracked | Not tracked |
| Weight | 8.2 oz | 7.9 oz |
| Swing weightlower = faster hands | 113 | 108 |
| Twist weighthigher = more forgiving | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Core | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Surface | Textured carbon fiber | Raw carbon friction |
| Handle | 5.4 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.
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
No retailer offers tracked yet for this paddle, so we don't show a price range. MSRP is $180.
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™
- Power8478
- Control8493
- Spin8690
- Forgiveness8691
- Sweet spot8692
- Stability8690
- Maneuverability7682
- Pop8272
- Touch8092
- Consistency8491
- Swing weight7468
- Twist weight8290
- Launch angle5450
- Plow through8472
- Softness7689
Bars listed in the order HEAD Extreme Tour 16 · Six Zero Quartz Control
Verdicts
HEAD Extreme Tour 16
HEAD's most balanced pickleball build yet. Nothing spikes, but nothing drops below 74 either — a dependable tournament paddle for players who dislike surprises.
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.