Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control
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 Quartz Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, which costs $220.
Power
88 vs 78
Spin
94 vs 90
Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Hand speed
108 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$190 at IQ 88 vs $220 at IQ 88.2
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 88Power78
- 89Control93
- 94Spin90
- 90Forgiveness91
- 91Sweet spot92
- 90Stability90
- 70Maneuverability82
- 84Pop72
- 86Touch92
- 89Consistency91
- 76Swing weight68
- 90Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle50
- 86Plow through72
- 78Softness89
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 | Six Zero Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $190 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.2 — better | 88 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Aramid fiber | Raw carbon friction |
| Core material | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls | Thermoformed polymer |
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.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is plow through: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 86 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Quartz Control is $30 cheaper at $190.
Plow through
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 14 points (86 vs 72).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (90 vs 91.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $30.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 88 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Quartz Control and keep the $30.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
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 — plow through 86 vs 72, power 88 vs 78, spin 94 vs 90. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
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 78, forgiveness 91 vs 90. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want plow through (+14), pop (+12), power (+10). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+12), softness (+11), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 vs Six Zero Quartz Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 88), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 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 Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. 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?
- 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 90 for the Raw carbon friction face on Six Zero Quartz Control. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 90). Its 7.2 twist weight against 7 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 Quartz Control costs $190, $30 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?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber face. Six Zero Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Infinity Ruby 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. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Quartz Control to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on plow through by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $220 vs $190, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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