Honolulu J6CR vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
New-generation Honolulu against the budget benchmark every thermoformed paddle is compared against. 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 spin, control, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the Honolulu J6CR, which costs $195.
Power
90 vs 79
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 70
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 81
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 81
Hand speed
110 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $195 at IQ 77.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 90Power79
- 81Control93
- 70Spin90
- 81Forgiveness90
- 80Sweet spot91
- 72Stability92
- 80Maneuverability70
- 81Pop73
- 84Touch89
- 78Consistency91
- 66Swing weight78
- 59Twist weight93
- 56Launch angle54
- 75Plow through82
- 80Softness84
Honolulu J6CR 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 J6CR | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $195 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 77.9 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 110 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 5.9 | 7 — better |
| Shape | elongated | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.48 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.52 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 6 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Multi density foam | Thermoformed polymer |
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 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 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 34-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $25 cheaper at $170.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 34 points (93 vs 59).
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 20 points (90 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 20 points (92 vs 72).
Consistency
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 13 points (91 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 — twist weight 93 vs 59, stability 92 vs 72, sweet spot 91 vs 80. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — spin 90 vs 70, control 93 vs 81, forgiveness 90 vs 81. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 70, control 93 vs 81, plow through 82 vs 75. Swing weight 117 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Control
- 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 — twist weight 93 vs 59, forgiveness 90 vs 81, softness 84 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want power (+11), maneuverability (+10), pop (+8). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+34), spin (+20), stability (+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 →Honolulu J6CR vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Honolulu J6CR or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 34 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 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 J6CR or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Honolulu J6CR scores 90 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 93 versus 81. 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 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 20-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 81). Its 7 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $25 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 Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 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 J6CR 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. Honolulu J6CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR 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 34 points; everything else is within 20 points. At $195 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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