JOOLA Radius CGS 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
- 79Power79
- 91Control93
- 88Spin90
- 90Forgiveness90
- 92Sweet spot91
- 86Stability92
- 78Maneuverability70
- 74Pop73
- 89Touch89
- 88Consistency91
- 68Swing weight78
- 82Twist weight93
- 50Launch angle54
- 78Plow through82
- 82Softness84
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | JOOLA Radius CGS 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7 — better |
| Shape | widebody | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 verdict
JOOLA's widebody answer to the elongated arms race. The extra face width buys one of the largest measured sweet spots in the lineup, and the twist weight is high enough that mishits still come back deep.
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 twist weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 93 against 82 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16 — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on consistency, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $60 cheaper at $170.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 10 points (78 vs 68).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
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 — twist weight 93 vs 82, stability 92 vs 86, consistency 91 vs 88. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $60.
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 82, softness 84 vs 82. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+11), swing weight (+10), stability (+6). 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 Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 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 86.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 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 Radius CGS 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 measures 79 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core swinging at 108 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 91. 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 88 for the Charged Surface Technology carbon face on JOOLA Radius CGS 16. 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 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and JOOLA Radius CGS 16 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?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16: 16 mm Reactive Polymer Core core with a Charged Surface Technology 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 5.2 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Radius CGS 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 twist weight by 11 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $230 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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