CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-2X Square, which costs $229.
Power
Too close to call
80 vs 79
Spin
96 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $229 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power79
- 89Control93
- 96Spin90
- 89Forgiveness90
- 92Sweet spot91
- 91Stability92
- 71Maneuverability70
- 74Pop73
- 86Touch89
- 88Consistency91
- 76Swing weight78
- 94Twist weight93
- 55Launch angle54
- 78Plow through82
- 80Softness84
CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | CRBN-2X Square | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $229 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 4.75 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene | Thermoformed polymer |
CRBN-2X Square verdict
A spin specialist with unusually stable handling through fast exchanges at the kitchen. The square face produces the highest twist weight in our database.
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: CRBN-2X Square scores 96 against 90 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, consistency, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $59 cheaper at $170.
Spin
CRBN-2X Square leads by 6 points (96 vs 90).
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 4 points (93 vs 89).
Plow through
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 4 points (84 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 (90.6 vs 91.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $59.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.4 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $59.
- Control
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $59.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 80, forgiveness 90 vs 89. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-2X Square
Take CRBN-2X Square if you want spin (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-2X Square review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want control (+4), plow through (+4), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — CRBN-2X Square leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 117 kg·cm², and swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- CRBN-2X Square scores 80 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 versus 89. 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?
- CRBN-2X Square scores 96 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). CRBN-2X Square actually carries the higher twist weight (7.1 vs 7), but Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control makes it back on sweet spot (91) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $59 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- CRBN-2X Square: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 5.2 in of handle against 4.75 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. CRBN-2X Square rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz with the same 117 kg·cm² swing weight.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN-2X Square to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-2X Square leads on spin by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $229 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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