JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
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
- 83Power79
- 90Control93
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 88Stability92
- 80Maneuverability70
- 78Pop73
- 89Touch89
- 90Consistency91
- 71Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight93
- 57Launch angle54
- 76Plow through82
- 83Softness84
Specs
| $230 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 110 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 7 | Twist weight | 7 |
| standard | Shape | widebody |
| Raw carbon friction | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.2 in |
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 verdict
The widebody in the JOOLA range. Sweet spot and twist weight are the story here — it is the easiest premium JOOLA to hit clean, and hands battles are noticeably quicker.
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 maneuverability: JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 80 against 70 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on control, launch angle, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $60 cheaper at $170.
Maneuverability
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points (78 vs 71).
Plow through
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
Pop
JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 5 points (78 vs 73).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want swing weight (+7), plow through (+6), twist weight (+5). 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 →JOOLA Magnus 3S 16
Take JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 if you want maneuverability (+10), pop (+5), power (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 87.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, 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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the JOOLA Magnus 3S 16?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 measures 83 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer 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 90. 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?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon friction face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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, with 7 twist weight against 7. 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, $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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw carbon friction face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.2 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 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 at 8 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 JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Magnus 3S 16 leads on maneuverability by 10 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $170 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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