Gearbox GX2 Integra XL vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes power and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL, which costs $170.
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
79 vs 73
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 73
Hand speed
105 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $170 at IQ 78
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
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
Gearbox GX2 Integra XL vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox GX2 Integra XL | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 78 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 105 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.7 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.375 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | TXR Surface Grip Technology (3K Woven Carbon Fiber) | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | 140 FAW-Toray T-700 Mid Modulus Carbon Fiber | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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. Both sell for $170, so price cannot 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 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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 53, sweet spot 91 vs 71, forgiveness 90 vs 73. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the GX2 Integra XL, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the GX2 Integra XL, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 53, forgiveness 90 vs 73. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Integra XL or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- 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 Gearbox GX2 Integra XL or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 79 for 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 73). Its 7 twist weight against 5.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $170. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon 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. Gearbox GX2 Integra XL rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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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