JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (82.6 vs 81.9), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
86 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Too close to call
$180 at IQ 82.6 vs $179.95 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 · $180 · IQ 82.6
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 91Power90
- 80Control80
- 84Spin86
- 82Forgiveness84
- 82Sweet spot84
- 79Stability84
- 80Maneuverability76
- 90Pop88
- 80Touch74
- 81Consistency82
- 70Swing weight74
- 74Twist weight80
- 62Launch angle58
- 82Plow through84
- 80Softness62
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm | Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $179.95 — better | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 81.9 | 82.6 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | Not verified | 113 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | Not verified | 6.6 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.125 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Higher-grit carbon surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | EPP foam with extended propulsion core (full foam) | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls |
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm verdict
JOOLA’s first full-foam paddle on the familiar 16mm Perseus shape at $179.95, built for effortless power. Comparable swing and twist weights are not published, and every DNA trait is an editorial estimate.
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
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Bangers and singles players on a mid-tier budget
Read the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 review →JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Players who want easy foam power on the Perseus shape
Read the JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm review →Where to Buy
JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs JOOLA Perseus POWER FX 16mm FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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