Six Zero Ruby 16mm vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Close call — here's the tiebreaker
These two are closely matched on paper. Six Zero Ruby 16mm and Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Six Zero Ruby 16mm | Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9–8.2 oz | 8–8.2 oz |
| Shape | Widebody | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb thermoformed | Precision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed edge-foam perimeter |
| Face material | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | 5.5" | — |
| Price | $149.25 | $99.99 |
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What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Six Zero Ruby 16mm is listed at 7.9–8.2 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) at 8–8.2 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Six Zero Ruby 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Core material. Six Zero Ruby 16mm lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb thermoformed; Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) lists Precision-indented EPP foam core with carbon fiber sealed…. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Six Zero Ruby 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Playing style: control, balanced
Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody)
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Six Zero Ruby 16mm if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you want a generous sweet spot
Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Power Bloom 16mm (Widebody) if…
- ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
- ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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