Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 84.1), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
110 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$160 at IQ 84.1 vs $170 at IQ 85.4
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 · $170 · IQ 85.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power80
- 88Control90
- 86Spin88
- 86Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 84Stability86
- 80Maneuverability78
- 76Pop74
- 86Touch88
- 86Consistency88
- 70Swing weight72
- 80Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle48
- 78Plow through78
- 80Softness80
Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $160 — better | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.1 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.2 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.3 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 verdict
Holbrook's first genuinely competitive control paddle. The hybrid shape and 110 swing weight make it an easy switch from a standard build without losing kitchen-line speed.
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
These two score within a few points of each other on every Paddle DNA trait. The decision comes down to shape (hybrid vs standard), handle length (5.3 in vs 5.25 in), price ($160 vs $170).
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 86, sweet spot 88 vs 86, stability 86 vs 84. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Crush Control 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Control
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.9 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Crush Control 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.6 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Crush Control 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16
Take Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.3 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2.
Read the Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you prefer a standard face and a 5.25 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 review →Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 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 84.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On individual traits they are close to identical.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 80 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 90 versus 88.
- 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 Raw T700 carbon face on Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16. 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 the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 86). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw T700 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?
- Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16, at 5.3 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8 oz, though swing weight differs (110 vs 111) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. The two score within a few points on every trait, so this would be a lateral move. At $160 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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