JOOLA Vision CGS 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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
- 78Power80
- 90Control90
- 88Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot88
- 84Stability86
- 82Maneuverability78
- 74Pop74
- 88Touch88
- 90Consistency88
- 66Swing weight72
- 80Twist weight82
- 48Launch angle48
- 76Plow through78
- 84Softness80
JOOLA Vision 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 Vision CGS 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.3 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 107 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Carbon grit surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Propulsion polymer | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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 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 swing weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 72 against 66 for JOOLA Vision CGS 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, stability, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $180) that it should not break the tie.
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (72 vs 66).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Softness
JOOLA Vision CGS 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
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 (86.9 vs 86.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2, standard on the Vision CGS 16.
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.6 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2, standard on the Vision CGS 16.
- Maneuverability
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 83.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2, standard on the Vision CGS 16.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 84.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2, standard on the Vision CGS 16.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want swing weight (+6). 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 Vision CGS 16
Take JOOLA Vision CGS 16 if you want maneuverability (+4), softness (+4). 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 V2 vs JOOLA Vision CGS 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 85.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16, at 107 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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the JOOLA Vision CGS 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 measures 80 on power against 78 for JOOLA Vision 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 90 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 V2 scores 88 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Carbon grit surface face on JOOLA Vision CGS 16. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, with 6.8 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 V2 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. JOOLA Vision CGS 16: 16 mm Propulsion polymer core with a Carbon grit surface face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 5.25 in of handle against 5.25 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 V2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 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?
- JOOLA Vision CGS 16 at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Vision CGS 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads on swing weight by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $170 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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