Six Zero Quartz Control vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Control 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, forgiveness and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, which costs $109.99.
Power
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
90 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
93 vs 84
Forgiveness
91 vs 82
Hand speed
108 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 84.1 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 78Power90
- 93Control84
- 90Spin88
- 91Forgiveness82
- 92Sweet spot83
- 90Stability83
- 82Maneuverability77
- 72Pop88
- 92Touch85
- 91Consistency84
- 68Swing weight74
- 90Twist weight79
- 50Launch angle59
- 72Plow through85
- 89Softness80
Six Zero Quartz Control vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Six Zero Quartz Control | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88 — better | 84.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 88 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is $80.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Pop
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Plow through
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 13 points (85 vs 72).
Power
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
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 — forgiveness 91 vs 82, sweet spot 92 vs 83, twist weight 90 vs 79. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- 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 — control 93 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 82, touch 92 vs 85. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.5 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $80.01.
- Power
- Plow through
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 80, forgiveness 91 vs 82, twist weight 90 vs 79. 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?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+11), control (+9), forgiveness (+9). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want pop (+16), plow through (+13), power (+12). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Six Zero Quartz Control
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Six Zero Quartz Control vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 90 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) 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 84. 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 88 for the QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face on Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. In practice a 2-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 82). Its 7.2 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm costs $109.99, $80.01 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 Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm, 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm 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. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 oz against 7.9 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $190 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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