Six Zero Ruby vs Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm 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 forgiveness, hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Ruby, which costs $160.
Power
Too close to call
88 vs 85
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 86
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
89 vs 81
Hand speed
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
107 vs 114 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 87.4 vs $160 at IQ 83.5
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.
- 85Power88
- 86Control86
- 88Spin88
- 81Forgiveness89
- 82Sweet spot90
- 85Stability89
- 76Maneuverability86
- 83Pop88
- 82Touch85
- 85Consistency87
- 70Swing weight65
- 83Twist weight87
- 56Launch angle59
- 80Plow through81
- 74Softness80
Six Zero Ruby 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 Ruby | Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $160 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.5 | 87.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7.4 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
Six Zero Ruby verdict
Six Zero's answer to the hybrid trend, and the most balanced paddle in our 2026 database. Very few weaknesses at this price.
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 maneuverability: Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 86 against 76 for Six Zero Ruby — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, touch, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is $50.010000000000005 cheaper at $109.99.
Maneuverability
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 10 points (86 vs 76).
Forgiveness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 8 points (89 vs 81).
Sweet spot
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Softness
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
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
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 81, sweet spot 90 vs 82, stability 89 vs 85. Twist weight 7.4 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 76, forgiveness 89 vs 81, power 88 vs 85. At 107 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 86 vs 76, power 88 vs 85, touch 85 vs 82. Swing weight 107 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 74, forgiveness 89 vs 81, twist weight 87 vs 83. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm if you want maneuverability (+10), forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm review →Six Zero Ruby
Take Six Zero Ruby if you want swing weight (+5). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby review →Where to Buy
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Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm vs Six Zero Ruby FAQ
- Which is better, the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm or the Six Zero Ruby?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.4 vs 83.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, at 107 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Six Zero Ruby. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm or the Six Zero Ruby?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm scores 88 for power against 85 for Six Zero Ruby. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 86 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 81). Its 7.4 twist weight against 6.6 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 Standard/Widebody 16mm costs $109.99, $50.010000000000005 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face. Six Zero Ruby: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Ruby, at 5.4 in of handle against 5.3 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Ruby rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Ruby to the Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Standard/Widebody 16mm leads on maneuverability by 10 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $109.99 vs $160, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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