Six Zero · ranked #6 of 16
Ruby Control 16
Best for spin-heavy control players.
Kevlar16mm coreStandard8 ozswing wt ≈113$180–$250
88DinkScore
Spec-class ratings
Spin5/5
Power3/5
Control5/5
Forgiveness4/5
Our read
The Ruby Control 16 is a kevlar-faced standard build on a 16mm polymer honeycomb. That combination tells you most of the story: the thick core absorbs pace, which is where its control and forgiveness ratings come from — you give up some put-away pop in exchange. The kevlar face trades a little pop for ball-dwell and spin consistency.
Who it's for: spin-heavy control players. Players with elbow sensitivity should look at our arm-friendly shortlist instead. Cross-shop it inside its price band below, or answer five questions in the Paddle Finder to see whether it actually fits your game.
It currently tops one of our use-case rankings: Best Pickleball Paddles for Spin.