Six Zero Quartz Control vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Quartz Control, which costs $190.
Power
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
88 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
93 vs 86
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
107 vs 108 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 87.4 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 87.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 78Power88
- 93Control86
- 90Spin88
- 91Forgiveness89
- 92Sweet spot90
- 90Stability89
- 82Maneuverability86
- 72Pop88
- 92Touch85
- 91Consistency87
- 68Swing weight65
- 90Twist weight87
- 50Launch angle59
- 72Plow through81
- 89Softness80
Six Zero Quartz Control vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88 — better | 87.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.3 |
| 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm verdict
The 16 × 8-inch Standard/Widebody offers a broader face and lower manufacturer-listed swingweight than the Elongated. Choose its geometry for compact handling and off-center coverage; choose Elongated for extra reach. Estimated Paddle DNA is not a measured power, control or spin result.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 against 72 for Six Zero Quartz Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, twist weight, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $80.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Pop
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Power
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Launch angle
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 9 points (59 vs 50).
Plow through
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 9 points (81 vs 72).
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 a narrow pick at this level — consistency 91 vs 87, control 93 vs 86, forgiveness 91 vs 89. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88 vs 87 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $80.01.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm and keep the $80.01.
- Power
- Plow through
- Maneuverability
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 89, twist weight 90 vs 87. 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 softness (+9), control (+7), touch (+7). 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want pop (+16), power (+10), launch angle (+9). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Where to Buy
Six Zero Quartz Control
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Six Zero Quartz Control vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 108 for Six Zero Quartz Control. 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core swinging at 107 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 86. 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 Standard/Widebody 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 89). Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm actually carries the higher twist weight (7.4 vs 7.2), but Six Zero Quartz Control makes it back on sweet spot (92) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 5.3 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. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 7.9 oz, though swing weight differs (108 vs 107) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $190 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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