Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
Add a third paddle to this comparison →
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 86Power80
- 87Control90
- 86Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 89Sweet spot88
- 87Stability86
- 77Maneuverability78
- 82Pop74
- 85Touch88
- 86Consistency88
- 76Swing weight72
- 86Twist weight82
- 62Launch angle48
- 80Plow through78
- 86Softness80
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.7 — better | 85.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam dual-density core | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard verdict
The forgiving Loco. Widening the face lifts sweet spot and twist weight and drops the swing weight below the other two shapes, at the cost of some reach and drive.
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 verdict
The V2 keeps the original DBD's forgiveness and adds face texture. Control 90 with sweet spot 88 in a standard shape is the safest upgrade path in the database.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is launch angle: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard scores 62 against 48 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on control, touch, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Launch angle
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 14 points (62 vs 48).
Pop
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 8 points (82 vs 74).
Power
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Softness
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.4 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Loco 16mm Standard, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.7 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Loco 16mm Standard, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Loco 16mm Standard, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is a narrow pick at this level — softness 86 vs 80, twist weight 86 vs 82. Its 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard
Take Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard if you want launch angle (+14), pop (+8), power (+6). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you prefer a standard face and a 5.25 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 review →Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.7 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — launch angle — Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard measures 86 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 90 versus 87. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 88 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face on Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard: 16 mm Full foam dual-density core core with a Carbon–fiberglass–carbon face face. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 89 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard leads on launch angle by 14 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $180 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
Also worth comparing
Head-to-heads that share DNA with this matchup — useful if you're still deciding between shapes, cores or price tiers.
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Mach 1 Forza 16
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Nova R1
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Tenon
- Loco 16mm Standard vs Oni 16
- Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Radius CGS 16
- Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0
- Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Model E Max V3
- Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Sapphire 16
Top alternatives to both
Paddles that beat one of these two on a specific trait or on price.
Read the full reviews: Bread & Butter Loco 16mm Standard and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. Or build a different comparison, browse the full database or find paddles within 5% of your current one.