Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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
- 76Power79
- 92Control93
- 84Spin90
- 86Forgiveness90
- 86Sweet spot91
- 84Stability92
- 80Maneuverability70
- 72Pop73
- 92Touch89
- 90Consistency91
- 68Swing weight78
- 78Twist weight93
- 46Launch angle54
- 74Plow through82
- 88Softness84
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 | Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.5 | 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 | 6.4 | 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 | Raw carbon fiber | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Poly-Core II honeycomb | Thermoformed polymer |
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 verdict
Paddletek's control benchmark. Control 92, touch 92 and softness 88 with a 107 swing weight is the classic soft-game recipe, updated with a raw carbon face for spin 84.
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 78 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 — a 15-point gap. They are effectively level on power, touch, control, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $20 cheaper at $170.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 15 points (93 vs 78).
Maneuverability
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 10 points (80 vs 70).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 10 points (78 vs 68).
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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 78, stability 92 vs 84, sweet spot 91 vs 86. 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 (85.5 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.6 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 if you want maneuverability (+10), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+15), swing weight (+10), 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 →Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 84.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 15 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control measures 79 on power against 76 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 92. 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 84 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with 7 twist weight against 6.4. 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $20 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?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16: 16 mm Poly-Core II honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber 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?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 15 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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