Honolulu J6CR vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 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
- 90Power90
- 81Control80
- 70Spin86
- 81Forgiveness84
- 80Sweet spot84
- 72Stability84
- 80Maneuverability76
- 81Pop88
- 84Touch74
- 78Consistency82
- 66Swing weight74
- 59Twist weight80
- 56Launch angle58
- 75Plow through84
- 80Softness62
Honolulu J6CR vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Honolulu J6CR | Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 | $180 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.9 | 82.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 6.6 — better |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.48 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.52 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Multi density foam | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls |
Honolulu J6CR verdict
Honolulu's multi-density all-foam core paired with a carbon and fiberglass face — the fiberglass adds free pop that the all-carbon J2CR does not give you.
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 verdict
Six Zero finally built a power paddle. Pop 88 and power 90 at $180 undercut every flagship drive paddle in the database, and the DBD forgiveness DNA mostly survives the switch.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 scores 80 against 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 21-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, launch angle, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is $15 cheaper at $180.
Twist weight
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 21 points (80 vs 59).
Softness
Honolulu J6CR leads by 18 points (80 vs 62).
Spin
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 16 points (86 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
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 Black Diamond Power 16
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 80 vs 59, stability 84 vs 72, sweet spot 84 vs 80. Twist weight 6.6 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.2 vs 81.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 and keep the $15.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is a narrow pick at this level — spin 86 vs 70, plow through 84 vs 75. Swing weight 113 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Honolulu J6CR
Honolulu J6CR is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 62. Its 16 mm Multi density foam core at 8.1 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want softness (+18), touch (+10), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Take Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 if you want twist weight (+21), spin (+16), stability (+12). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 review →Honolulu J6CR vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 21 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Honolulu J6CR or the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16?
- Honolulu J6CR measures 90 on power against 90 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16. That comes from a 16 mm Multi density foam core swinging at 110 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Honolulu J6CR at 81 versus 80. 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 Black Diamond Power 16 scores 86 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 16-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16, with 6.6 twist weight against 5.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (84) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 costs $180, $15 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 J6CR: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Honolulu J6CR avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Honolulu J6CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR to the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads on twist weight by 21 points; everything else is within 18 points. At $195 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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