CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 87Power79
- 90Control93
- 93Spin90
- 89Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 88Stability92
- 74Maneuverability70
- 84Pop73
- 88Touch89
- 89Consistency91
- 74Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight93
- 55Launch angle54
- 84Plow through82
- 78Softness84
Specs
| $170 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 114 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.6 | Twist weight | 7 |
| elongated | Shape | widebody |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.2 in |
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series verdict
The 3X keeps the 1X length but widens the face to 7.5 in and shortens the handle to 5.25 in, which buys a noticeably larger sweet spot at the cost of two-handed backhand room.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series scores 84 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 11 points (84 vs 73).
Power
CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 8 points (87 vs 79).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want softness (+6), twist weight (+5), stability (+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 CRBN-3X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series if you want pop (+11), power (+8), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.9 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, at 114 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series measures 87 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core swinging at 114 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 90. 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 CRBN-3X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with 7 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.2 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 CRBN-3X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN CRBN-3X Power Series leads on pop by 11 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $170 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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