ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro, which costs $180.
Power
85 vs 80
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
88 vs 84
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
90 vs 82
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
88 vs 80
Hand speed
Too close to call
111 vs 112 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$170 at IQ 85.4 vs $180 at IQ 80.6
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 · $170 · IQ 85.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 85Power80
- 82Control90
- 84Spin88
- 80Forgiveness88
- 82Sweet spot88
- 80Stability86
- 74Maneuverability78
- 84Pop74
- 78Touch88
- 80Consistency88
- 72Swing weight72
- 74Twist weight82
- 56Launch angle48
- 84Plow through78
- 70Softness80
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | ONIX Evoke Premier Pro | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 80.6 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 112 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.9 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro verdict
Onix finally thermoformed the Evoke. It hits noticeably harder than the standard Premier while keeping the wide standard shape that made the original forgiving.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: ONIX Evoke Premier Pro scores 84 against 74 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Touch
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
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 V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 80, sweet spot 88 vs 82, twist weight 82 vs 74. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — control 90 vs 82, touch 88 vs 78, forgiveness 88 vs 80. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 88 vs 78, control 90 vs 82, spin 88 vs 84. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 70, forgiveness 88 vs 80, twist weight 82 vs 74. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
ONIX Evoke Premier Pro
Take ONIX Evoke Premier Pro if you want pop (+10), launch angle (+8), plow through (+6). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want touch (+10), softness (+10), control (+8). 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 →ONIX Evoke Premier Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 80.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 112 for ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro scores 85 for power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core swinging at 112 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 82. 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 84 for the Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit face on ONIX Evoke Premier Pro. In practice a 4-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 the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 80). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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?
- ONIX Evoke Premier Pro: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw carbon fiber with Atomic 13 grit 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?
- 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. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 112) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ONIX Evoke Premier Pro to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ONIX Evoke Premier Pro leads on pop by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $180 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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