Honolulu J2CR vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Two value-carbon favorites recommended in the same breath on forums. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J2CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Honolulu J2CR edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
92 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Hand speed
112 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $230 at IQ 88.7
Overall pick: Honolulu J2CR · $230 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 92Power79
- 89Control93
- 93Spin90
- 90Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 89Stability92
- 78Maneuverability70
- 87Pop73
- 86Touch89
- 89Consistency91
- 74Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight93
- 56Launch angle54
- 86Plow through82
- 82Softness84
Honolulu J2CR 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 | Honolulu J2CR | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.7 — better | 87.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Blue Grit textured carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Thermoformed polymer |
Honolulu J2CR verdict
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
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 pop: Honolulu J2CR scores 87 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $60 cheaper at $170.
Pop
Honolulu J2CR leads by 14 points (87 vs 73).
Power
Honolulu J2CR leads by 13 points (92 vs 79).
Maneuverability
Honolulu J2CR leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
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 a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 88, stability 92 vs 89, consistency 91 vs 89. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — power 92 vs 79, maneuverability 78 vs 70, spin 93 vs 90. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — power 92 vs 79, maneuverability 78 vs 70, plow through 86 vs 82. Swing weight 112 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- 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 a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 82, twist weight 93 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J2CR
Take Honolulu J2CR if you want pop (+14), power (+13), maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J2CR review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+5), control (+4), swing weight (+4). 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 →Honolulu J2CR vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J2CR or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Honolulu J2CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Honolulu J2CR leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J2CR, at 112 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 Honolulu J2CR or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 92 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core swinging at 112 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 89. 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?
- Honolulu J2CR scores 93 for spin off its Blue Grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 3-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.8 and 7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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?
- Honolulu J2CR: 16 mm Full foam core with a Blue Grit 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?
- Honolulu J2CR, 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 Honolulu J2CR avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Honolulu J2CR is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J2CR at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the Honolulu J2CR?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Honolulu J2CR leads on pop by 14 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $230 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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