Six Zero
Six Zero Ruby
Six Zero's answer to the hybrid trend, and the most balanced paddle in our 2026 test group. Very few weaknesses at this price.
- Core
- 16 mm
- Weight
- 8.2 oz
- Swing wt
- 114
- Twist wt
- 6.6
- Shape
- hybrid
- Surface
- Raw T700 carbon
- Grip
- 5.4 in
- Released
- 2026
Pros
- Balanced power and control
- Good hand speed for a thermoformed build
- Comfortable handle shape
Cons
- Nothing about it is best-in-class
- Limited colourways
Paddle DNA™ — all 15 traits
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Key attributes
DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Ruby
Our similarity engine ranks the whole database by average DNA deviation. Tighten or widen the band to see how far you have to travel to save money or gain a trait.
Paddle DNA™ match
Six Zero Ruby
IQ 83.5 · $160
7 paddles within 5% of the Ruby
Ranked by DNA deviation
- -6 plow through+5 softness-4 swing weight-3 power
Saves $61 versus the Ruby · +5 softness · -6 plow through
- -10 spin+4 launch angle+4 softness+3 forgiveness
+4 launch angle · -10 spin
- +12 softness+7 forgiveness+7 sweet spot+6 swing weight
+12 softness · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 83.5)
- +11 swing weight+11 softness+6 plow through+5 launch angle
+11 swing weight · -4 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (84.1 vs 83.5)
- +11 touch+9 control+7 consistency-4 pop
+11 touch · -4 pop · Higher IQ score (87.1 vs 83.5)
- +12 swing weight-10 maneuverability+10 plow through-7 forgiveness
+12 swing weight · -10 maneuverability
- +14 softness+13 swing weight+8 plow through-6 maneuverability
+14 softness · -6 maneuverability · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 83.5)
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