Six Zero Quartz Control vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Quartz Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 78Power82
- 93Control86
- 90Spin88
- 91Forgiveness86
- 92Sweet spot86
- 90Stability82
- 82Maneuverability82
- 72Pop80
- 92Touch84
- 91Consistency86
- 68Swing weight68
- 90Twist weight78
- 50Launch angle52
- 72Plow through78
- 89Softness78
Six Zero Quartz Control vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Six Zero Quartz Control | Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $120 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88 — better | 84 |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.2 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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.
Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 verdict
Still the value benchmark. V2 tightens quality control and lifts spin to 88 — nothing under $130 matches this combination of reach, grip and balance.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 90 against 78 for Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, launch angle, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 is $70 cheaper at $120.
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Stability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Pop
Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 leads by 8 points (80 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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 78, sweet spot 92 vs 86, stability 90 vs 82. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
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 86, touch 92 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 86. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 and keep the $70.
- Touch
- Control
- 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, twist weight 90 vs 78, forgiveness 91 vs 86. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want twist weight (+12), softness (+11), stability (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16
Take Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 if you want pop (+8), plow through (+6), power (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control vs Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16. 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 Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 measures 82 on power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 110 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 Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16. 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 7.2 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher forgiveness score (91) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 costs $120, $70 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. Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 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 Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 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. Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on twist weight by 12 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $190 vs $120, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- Quartz Control vs Radius CGS 16
- Quartz Control vs Sapphire 16
- Quartz Control vs Vision CGS 16
- Quartz Control vs Tempest Pro C 16
- Prism Flash V2 16 vs R3 Pulsar
- Prism Flash V2 16 vs Ruby Hybrid 16
- Prism Flash V2 16 vs Crush Control 16
- Prism Flash V2 16 vs SLK Halo XL Control
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Read the full reviews: Six Zero Quartz Control and Vatic Pro Prism Flash V2 16. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.