Six Zero Quartz Control vs Wilson Blaze Pro 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.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 78Power78
- 93Control82
- 90Spin78
- 91Forgiveness84
- 92Sweet spot84
- 90Stability80
- 82Maneuverability78
- 72Pop76
- 92Touch78
- 91Consistency84
- 68Swing weight70
- 90Twist weight76
- 50Launch angle52
- 72Plow through76
- 89Softness74
Six Zero Quartz Control vs Wilson Blaze Pro 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 | Wilson Blaze Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88 — better | 80.2 |
| 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 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.375 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon friction | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | 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.
Wilson Blaze Pro 16 verdict
Wilson's most competitive pickleball paddle to date. Nothing in the DNA profile is exceptional, but nothing is a weakness either — it is the definition of a balanced all-court build.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 89 against 74 for Wilson Blaze Pro 16 — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, launch angle, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Wilson Blaze Pro 16 is $20 cheaper at $170.
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 15 points (89 vs 74).
Touch
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 14 points (92 vs 78).
Twist weight
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 14 points (90 vs 76).
Spin
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (90 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
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 90 vs 76, sweet spot 92 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 84. Twist weight 7.2 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, control 93 vs 82, touch 92 vs 78. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is the clearer pick at this level — spin 90 vs 78, touch 92 vs 78, control 93 vs 82. Swing weight 108 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
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 74, twist weight 90 vs 76, forgiveness 91 vs 84. 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 softness (+15), touch (+14), twist weight (+14). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Wilson Blaze Pro 16
Take Wilson Blaze Pro 16 if you want pop (+4), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Wilson Blaze Pro 16 review →Six Zero Quartz Control vs Wilson Blaze Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Wilson Blaze Pro 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 80.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 110 for Wilson Blaze Pro 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 Wilson Blaze Pro 16?
- Six Zero Quartz Control measures 78 on power against 78 for Wilson Blaze Pro 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 108 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 93 versus 82. 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 78 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Wilson Blaze Pro 16. In practice a 12-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 16 costs $170, $20 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. Wilson Blaze Pro 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 16, at 5.375 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. Six Zero Quartz Control 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 Wilson Blaze Pro 16 to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on softness by 15 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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