SixZero Ruby Pickleball Paddle
Category:
Ratings:
Power
9.0
/10
Control
9.5
/10
Pop
8.5
/10
Spin
9.5
/10
$180.99
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Overview
The Six Zero Ruby has been one of the hottest paddles of 2024, selling out of stock on at least three different occasions. It has elite spin, great control, great power, and a big sweet spot. The two main drawbacks I have for it are the lower pop and it can be on the heavier side for some.
Paddle Specs
- Paddle Weight: 8.2oz AVG
- Paddle Length: 16.3”
- Paddle Width: 7.5-7.7”
- Grip Length: 5.5”
- Grip Circumference: 4.25”
- Surface: Kevlar®️ Fiber
- Core: 16mm
- Swing Weight:118
- Twist Weight:6.85
Our Review
The Ruby is a great paddle, and it is a fun paddle. It looks good, plays good, and makes you feel good using it. I think the reason it is such a hot seller is 100% because of the ruby red Kevlar face.
All that said, I do think the hype it has is too high because the hype makes it seem like it is the best paddle to ever be made, and for some, it is, but for many, it won’t be.
It has amazing spin, a huge, sweet spot, great control, and good power. Its biggest downfall is the pop which I often felt at the NVZ and is the reason I prefer the DBD over the Ruby. For many the difference in pop isn’t a big deal and that is why they prefer the Ruby.
There is a special feeling of the ball on the paddle face of the Ruby. It feels like the ball dwells a little bit longer which makes the paddle feel softer than the DBD and there is less vibration feedback.
If you like a smoother hitting experience, then you will like the Ruby. It is one of the smoothest paddles I have played with, and I will attribute that to the Kevlar. For $200 I think this is a good paddle, but it continues to sell out making it hard to find.
Manufacturer Warranty
All paddles have a Limited 12-month structural warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship of the paddle.
- 6 month limited warranty on core materials, deformation and delamination.
- Valid for new paddles purchased from September 2023 onwards – prior to this date a 120-day core warranty applies).
- Registration is required to be eligible for the warranty.
- Warranty is non-transferable and only valid to the original purchaser.
- Proof of purchase is required (bank & credit card statements can be used).
- All paddles are inspected by our independent distribution contractor prior to shipping to customers. Any reported factory defects on arrival must be presented to Six Zero with photographic evidence prior to use – in line with the return policy (including handle plastic wrap still on handle).
- SIX ZERO may exercise the right to judge and determine whether a paddle is covered by our warranty and whether to replace it.
- Warranty does not apply to replacement paddles.
- If approved under warranty, we will aim to issue a replacement within 10 business days from arrival at our inspection facility.
- Paddles purchased from authorized retail partners must have receipt and proof of purchase with purchase date.
What is not covered by the warranty?
- Normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence. This includes the grip and edge guard and face and core materials.
- Protective Six Zero edge guard tape is recommended on edgeless infinity paddles. Edge damage on edgeless infinity paddles is not covered.
- Use of paddle in temperatures below 40F or 5oC.
- Any modifications made to the paddle after purchasing.
- Fading of graphics and wear and tear of face materials.
- Hitting other objects (other than the pickleball) such as the ground or other paddles or tennis balls.
- Rattling that does not impact performance.
- Used in commercial applications or rentals.
- Paddles sold as demos and second grade blemished paddles.
- Not being the original purchaser.
- Buying from a non-authorized SIX ZERO dealer.
- Paddles won as prizes or in give-aways.
- Paddles purchased outside of Six Zero Website, with no proof of purchase from authorized retail partner.
Why trust us?
There’s a lot of clutter and garbage on the internet, so why would you trust us?
Well, because we don’t sell paddles. We get paid a small cut when you use our discount code so it’s a win-win and we can be unbiased in our recommendations.
Furthermore, we only recommend paddles that we have personally tested. We use each paddle for a minimum of 3 weeks and try to collect and present the most objective review possible.
Sure…we give our thoughts, but we also want to give you, the reader, all the information to form your own opinion.
