JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
The single most common 'do I need to spend flagship money?' matchup — the premium control benchmark against the paddle that defined value carbon. 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 forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, which costs $240.
Power
84 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
95 vs 93
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $240 at IQ 87.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 84Power79
- 95Control93
- 91Spin90
- 82Forgiveness90
- 84Sweet spot91
- 88Stability92
- 74Maneuverability70
- 79Pop73
- 93Touch89
- 92Consistency91
- 72Swing weight78
- 86Twist weight93
- 52Launch angle54
- 83Plow through82
- 78Softness84
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 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 | JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $240 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.1 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 verdict
The most complete tournament paddle in the database. Control numbers sit at the top of the field without giving up the drive speed you need to finish points.
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 forgiveness: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 90 against 82 for JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 — an 8-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 $70 cheaper at $170.
Perseus and DBD show up together in more buying threads than any other cross-brand pair.
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points (91 vs 84).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points (93 vs 86).
Pop
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 leads by 6 points (79 vs 73).
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 — forgiveness 90 vs 82, sweet spot 91 vs 84, twist weight 93 vs 86. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $70.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 84 vs 79, touch 93 vs 89, maneuverability 74 vs 70. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Touch
- Maneuverability
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 — softness 84 vs 78, forgiveness 90 vs 82, twist weight 93 vs 86. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Perseus CFS 16
Take JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 if you want pop (+6), power (+5), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want forgiveness (+8), sweet spot (+7), twist weight (+7). 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 Perseus CFS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 87.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, at 116 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 JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 scores 84 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Propulsion polymer core swinging at 116 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 95 versus 93. 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 Perseus CFS 16 scores 91 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 82). Its 7 twist weight against 6.4 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, $70 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?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 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?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16, 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 JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 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. JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus CFS 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on forgiveness by 8 points; everything else is within 7 points. At $240 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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