JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 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
- 79Power80
- 91Control90
- 88Spin88
- 90Forgiveness88
- 92Sweet spot88
- 86Stability86
- 78Maneuverability78
- 74Pop74
- 89Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 68Swing weight72
- 82Twist weight82
- 50Launch angle48
- 78Plow through78
- 82Softness80
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $230 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 86.1 — better | 85.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 108 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Charged Surface Technology carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Reactive Polymer Core | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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 V2 verdict
The V2 keeps the original DBD's forgiveness and adds face texture. Control 90 with sweet spot 88 in a standard shape is the safest upgrade path in the database.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is sweet spot: JOOLA Radius CGS 16 scores 92 against 88 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, launch angle, softness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $60 cheaper at $170.
Sweet spot
JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (72 vs 68).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.4 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $60.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Control
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 V2 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $60.
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $60.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Radius CGS 16
Take JOOLA Radius CGS 16 if you want sweet spot (+4). 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 V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 review →JOOLA Radius CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Radius CGS 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (86.1 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — sweet spot — JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. 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 V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 measures 80 on power against 79 for JOOLA Radius CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 111 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16 at 91 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 Radius CGS 16 scores 88 for spin off its Charged Surface Technology carbon face, against 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- JOOLA Radius CGS 16, with 6.8 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 V2 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 V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 5.25 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 8 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 108) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the JOOLA Radius CGS 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. JOOLA Radius CGS 16 leads on sweet spot by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $230 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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