JOOLA Vision 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
- 78Power79
- 90Control93
- 88Spin90
- 88Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot91
- 84Stability92
- 82Maneuverability70
- 74Pop73
- 88Touch89
- 90Consistency91
- 66Swing weight78
- 80Twist weight93
- 48Launch angle54
- 76Plow through82
- 84Softness84
JOOLA Vision 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 Vision CGS 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.3 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 107 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon grit surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 verdict
The friendliest paddle JOOLA sells. Standard shape, 107 swing weight and forgiveness 88 make it the natural first premium paddle for a 3.0 player.
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 80 for JOOLA Vision CGS 16 — a 13-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 13 points (93 vs 80).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 12 points (78 vs 66).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 8 points (92 vs 84).
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 80, stability 92 vs 84, sweet spot 91 vs 88. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Vision CGS 16, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.4 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Vision CGS 16, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- 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 80, forgiveness 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
JOOLA Vision CGS 16
Take JOOLA Vision CGS 16 if you want maneuverability (+12). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+13), swing weight (+12), stability (+8). 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 Vision CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the JOOLA Vision 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 85.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 13 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16, at 107 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 Vision CGS 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control measures 79 on power against 78 for JOOLA Vision CGS 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 117 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 90 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Carbon grit surface face on JOOLA Vision 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 6.6. 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Carbon grit surface 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 Vision CGS 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Vision 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 13 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $180 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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