CRBN-3X Power Series vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Value carbon against premium power in the hybrid bracket — a straight price-versus-performance question. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-3X Power Series takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-3X Power Series wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, which costs $170.
Power
87 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
114 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$170 at IQ 87.9 vs $170 at IQ 87.7
Overall pick: CRBN-3X Power Series · $170 · IQ 87.9
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
CRBN-3X Power Series 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-3X Power Series | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.9 — better | 87.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam-injected edges | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: CRBN-3X Power Series scores 84 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $170, so price cannot break the tie.
Pop
CRBN-3X Power Series leads by 11 points (84 vs 73).
Power
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 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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 88, stability 92 vs 88, consistency 91 vs 89. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.6 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control, elongated on the CRBN-3X Power Series.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
CRBN-3X Power Series
CRBN-3X Power Series is a narrow pick at this level — power 87 vs 79, spin 93 vs 90, maneuverability 74 vs 70. Swing weight 114 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Maneuverability
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 78, twist weight 93 vs 88, forgiveness 90 vs 89. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
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-3X Power Series
Take 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-3X Power Series review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs CRBN-3X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the CRBN-3X Power Series?
- 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-3X Power Series leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 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-3X Power Series?
- CRBN-3X Power Series scores 87 for 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-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 the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). Its 7 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $170. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- 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-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-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-3X Power Series rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 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-3X Power Series?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 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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