Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 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
- 78Power80
- 91Control90
- 86Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot88
- 86Stability86
- 72Maneuverability78
- 71Pop74
- 90Touch88
- 89Consistency88
- 74Swing weight72
- 85Twist weight82
- 53Launch angle48
- 79Plow through78
- 89Softness80
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 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 | Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.2 | 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 | 6.5 | 6.8 — better |
| 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 | Specialized carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Control Pro core | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 verdict
Engage's dwell-time engineering is real: the ball sits on the face long enough to shape shots that other elongated paddles simply cannot.
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 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.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.6 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
- Consistency
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.7 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $50.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 89 vs 80, twist weight 85 vs 82. Its 16 mm Control Pro core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Engage Pursuit MX 6.0
Take Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 if you want softness (+9), launch angle (+5). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 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 →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 measures 80 on 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- 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 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?
- Engage Pursuit MX 6.0 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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 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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