Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Premium solid-span power against the value benchmark everyone measures against. 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
- 93Power79
- 83Control93
- 86Spin90
- 78Forgiveness90
- 80Sweet spot91
- 87Stability92
- 70Maneuverability70
- 89Pop73
- 80Touch89
- 84Consistency91
- 82Swing weight78
- 84Twist weight93
- 60Launch angle54
- 91Plow through82
- 68Softness84
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.4 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 123 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.3 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.6 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.3 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) | Thermoformed polymer |
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
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 pop: Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated scores 89 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $80 cheaper at $170.
Pop
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 16 points (89 vs 73).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 16 points (84 vs 68).
Power
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 14 points (93 vs 79).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
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 — forgiveness 90 vs 78, sweet spot 91 vs 80, twist weight 93 vs 84. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — control 93 vs 83, forgiveness 90 vs 78, touch 89 vs 80. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.9 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $80.
- Power
- Plow through
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 — softness 84 vs 68, forgiveness 90 vs 78, twist weight 93 vs 84. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you want pop (+16), power (+14), plow through (+9). Its swing weight of 123 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want softness (+16), forgiveness (+12), sweet spot (+11). 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 Power Elongated vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated measures 93 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core swinging at 123 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 versus 83. 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 86 for the Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 4-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 6.3. 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $80 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon 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 Power Elongated, 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 Power Elongated 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 Power Elongated rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $250 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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