Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2

The verdict

Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 scores 89 against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, twist weight, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $50 cheaper at $170.

• Softness

  Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 9 points (89 vs 80).

• Maneuverability

  Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).

• Launch angle

  Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 5 points (53 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.

Which one should you buy?

Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ

Which is better, the Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 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 85.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads by 9 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 Engage Pursuit MX 6.0. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.

Which paddle has more power, the Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 80 for power against 78 for Engage Pursuit MX 6.0. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.

Which one gives more control and touch?

Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 at 91 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?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 88 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Specialized carbon face on Engage Pursuit MX 6.0. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.

Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?

Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.5 and 6.8.

Is the price difference worth it?

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 costs $170, $50 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?

Engage Pursuit MX 6.0: 16 mm Control Pro core with a Specialized 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?

Engage Pursuit MX 6.0, 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 Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 avoids.

Which one is better for beginners?

Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (88) and sweet spot (88) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.

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 Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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