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Quartz
$71
Six Zero
Quartz – 15mm
Sapphire
$125
Six Zero
Sapphire – 13mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Quartz) vs Soft feel-leaning (Quartz).

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Some specs are missing; comparisons may be limited.

Decision shortcuts

If you want softer feel, start with Quartz (thicker core).

If you want pop-leaning response, start with Sapphire (thinner core).

If you want forgiveness, start with Quartz (wider face).

Best-for highlights

Quartz
Soft feel-leaningForgiveness-leaningValue-leaning
Sapphire
Pop-leaningReach-leaning

Key differences

  • Minimum price: Quartz is cheaper by $54.00 ($71.00 vs $125.00)
  • Thickness: Sapphire is thinner by 2mm (13 mm vs 15 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Sapphire is longer by 13mm (16.5 in (419 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Quartz is wider by 10mm (7.9 in (201 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Face material: Raw Carbon vs 300K Japanese Toray Carbon
Tradeoffs

Pop vs soft feel: Thinner cores tend to feel firmer and pop-leaning; thicker cores lean softer.

Bottom line

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Quartz – 15mm
Price$71
Weight—
Thickness15 mm
Core--
Sapphire – 13mm
Price$125
Weight7.9 oz
Thickness13 mm
Core--

These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions and materials.

Price:$71 – $125
Thickness:13mm – 15mm
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Showing 6 meaningful differences

Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
$54 range
Quartz – 15mm
$71.00
Sapphire – 13mm
$125.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$100 range
Quartz – 15mm
$99.99
Sapphire – 13mm
$199.95

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
2mm range
Quartz – 15mm
15 mm
Sapphire – 13mm
13 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Quartz – 15mm
16 in (406 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
16.5 in (419 mm)
WidthDifferent
Quartz – 15mm
7.9 in (201 mm)
Sapphire – 13mm
7.5 in (191 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Quartz – 15mm
Raw Carbon
Sapphire – 13mm
300K Japanese Toray Carbon
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material