Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 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 power, spin and value on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16, which costs $190.
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
80 vs 76
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
88 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Hand speed
107 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
$170 at IQ 85.4 vs $190 at IQ 84.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 · $170 · IQ 85.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 76Power80
- 92Control90
- 84Spin88
- 86Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 84Stability86
- 80Maneuverability78
- 72Pop74
- 92Touch88
- 90Consistency88
- 68Swing weight72
- 78Twist weight82
- 46Launch angle48
- 74Plow through78
- 88Softness80
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 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 | Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $190 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 84.5 | 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 | 6.4 | 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 | Raw carbon fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Poly-Core II honeycomb | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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 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 softness: Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 scores 88 against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $20 cheaper at $170.
Softness
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (80 vs 76).
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Touch
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 4 points (92 vs 88).
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 (85.5 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- 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 V2 and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $20.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 80. Its 16 mm Poly-Core II honeycomb core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16
Take Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 if you want softness (+8), touch (+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 V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want power (+4), spin (+4), 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 →Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 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 84.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 80 for power against 76 for Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 at 92 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 84 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16. 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 86). 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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 V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.25 in handle.
- 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. Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Tempest Pro C 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 Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Paddletek Tempest Pro C 16 leads on softness by 8 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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