CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-2X Square 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 V2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN-2X Square, which costs $229.
Power
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Spin
96 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 88
Hand speed
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
111 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
$170 at IQ 85.4 vs $229 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 · $170 · IQ 85.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power80
- 89Control90
- 96Spin88
- 89Forgiveness88
- 92Sweet spot88
- 91Stability86
- 71Maneuverability78
- 74Pop74
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 76Swing weight72
- 94Twist weight82
- 55Launch angle48
- 78Plow through78
- 80Softness80
CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $229 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7.1 — better | 6.8 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 4.75 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: CRBN-2X Square scores 94 against 82 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $59 cheaper at $170.
Twist weight
CRBN-2X Square leads by 12 points (94 vs 82).
Spin
CRBN-2X Square leads by 8 points (96 vs 88).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 7 points (78 vs 71).
Launch angle
CRBN-2X Square leads by 7 points (55 vs 48).
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
CRBN-2X Square
CRBN-2X Square is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 94 vs 82, sweet spot 92 vs 88, stability 91 vs 86. Twist weight 7.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- 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 (85.4 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $59.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $59.
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-2X Square
CRBN-2X Square is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 94 vs 82, forgiveness 89 vs 88. Its 16 mm Polypropylene core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
CRBN-2X Square
Take CRBN-2X Square if you want twist weight (+12), spin (+8), launch angle (+7). 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 V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want maneuverability (+7). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 review →CRBN-2X Square vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN-2X Square or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- CRBN-2X Square carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — CRBN-2X Square leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for CRBN-2X Square. Lower 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 V2?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 80 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 90 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 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. In practice an 8-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN-2X Square, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 88). Its 7.1 twist weight against 6.8 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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 V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 5.25 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?
- CRBN-2X Square is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the CRBN-2X Square?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN-2X Square leads on twist weight by 12 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $229 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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