Engage Pursuit Ultra 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
- 82Power80
- 90Control90
- 89Spin88
- 84Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 82Stability86
- 76Maneuverability78
- 76Pop74
- 88Touch88
- 86Consistency88
- 70Swing weight72
- 80Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle48
- 80Plow through78
- 80Softness80
Engage Pursuit Ultra 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 Ultra MX 6.0 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.4 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 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 | Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Specialized polymer honeycomb | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 verdict
Engage's most balanced Pursuit yet. The Omni grit face holds spin longer into a paddle's life than most raw carbon, which matters more than peak-day RPM numbers.
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 forgiveness: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 88 against 84 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on power, sweet spot, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $60 cheaper at $170.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (86 vs 82).
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 V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 84, stability 86 vs 82, sweet spot 88 vs 86. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.6 vs 85 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $60.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 81.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want forgiveness (+4), stability (+4). 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 Ultra MX 6.0
Take Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2.
Read the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 84.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0. 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 V2 or the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 measures 82 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core swinging at 113 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 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?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 scores 89 for spin off its Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face, against 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. In practice a 1-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 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, $60 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0: 16 mm Specialized polymer honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber with Control Pro Omni grit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Engage Pursuit Ultra 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 Ultra MX 6.0 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. Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0 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 forgiveness by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $170 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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