Gearbox GX2 Integra XL vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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
- 73Power79
- 94Control93
- 90Spin90
- 73Forgiveness90
- 71Sweet spot91
- 68Stability92
- 89Maneuverability70
- 70Pop73
- 92Touch89
- 78Consistency91
- 58Swing weight78
- 53Twist weight93
- 46Launch angle54
- 67Plow through82
- 90Softness84
Specs
| $170 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 105 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 5.7 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | widebody |
| TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.2 in |
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction removes the traditional honeycomb core, which is why the GX2 feels dense and quiet where thermoformed rivals feel hollow and loud.
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 93 against 53 for Gearbox GX2 Integra XL — a 40-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, touch, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 40 points (93 vs 53).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 24 points (92 vs 68).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 20 points (91 vs 71).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 20 points (78 vs 58).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+40), stability (+24), sweet spot (+20). 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 →Gearbox GX2 Integra XL
Take Gearbox GX2 Integra XL if you want maneuverability (+19), softness (+6). Its swing weight of 105 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Gearbox GX2 Integra XL FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 78), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 40 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Gearbox GX2 Integra XL, at 105 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 Gearbox GX2 Integra XL?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control measures 79 on power against 73 for Gearbox GX2 Integra XL. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Gearbox GX2 Integra XL at 94 versus 93. 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 scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 90 for the TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) face on Gearbox GX2 Integra XL. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with 7 twist weight against 5.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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. Gearbox GX2 Integra XL: 16 mm 140 FAW-Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber core with a TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox GX2 Integra XL, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.2 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Gearbox GX2 Integra XL avoids.
- 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Gearbox GX2 Integra XL at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (105 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on twist weight by 40 points; everything else is within 24 points. At $170 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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