Electrum Model E Max V3 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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
- 82Power80
- 88Control90
- 86Spin88
- 86Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot88
- 86Stability86
- 72Maneuverability78
- 74Pop74
- 86Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 78Swing weight72
- 84Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle48
- 82Plow through78
- 78Softness80
Electrum Model E Max V3 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 | Electrum Model E Max V3 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.7 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 118 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 — better | 6.8 |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Electrum Model E Max V3 verdict
The Max is the widest-body Electrum yet, and the numbers show it: sweet spot 88 and twist weight 84 are both top-quartile. It is a forgiving elongated paddle, which is not a common combination.
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 maneuverability: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 78 against 72 for Electrum Model E Max V3 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $30 cheaper at $170.
Maneuverability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Swing weight
Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
Plow through
Electrum Model E Max V3 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
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 (86.6 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $30.
- Forgiveness
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 72, control 90 vs 88, spin 88 vs 86. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $30.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.3 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $30.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Electrum Model E Max V3
Take Electrum Model E Max V3 if you want swing weight (+6), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Electrum Model E Max V3 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want maneuverability (+6). 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 →Electrum Model E Max V3 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Electrum Model E Max V3 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 84.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 118 for Electrum Model E Max V3. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Electrum Model E Max V3 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 measures 82 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core swinging at 118 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 88. 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 Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Electrum Model E Max V3. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, with 6.9 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 costs $170, $30 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Electrum Model E Max V3 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Electrum Model E Max V3 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Electrum Model E Max V3 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads on maneuverability by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $200 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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