Paddletek Tempest Wave 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 power, spin and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro, which costs $150.
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
80 vs 70
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
88 vs 74
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
88 vs 82
Hand speed
100 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$150 at IQ 79.8 vs $170 at IQ 85.4
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 · $170 · IQ 85.4
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 70Power80
- 93Control90
- 74Spin88
- 82Forgiveness88
- 80Sweet spot88
- 76Stability86
- 88Maneuverability78
- 64Pop74
- 92Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 58Swing weight72
- 62Twist weight82
- 42Launch angle48
- 66Plow through78
- 90Softness80
Paddletek Tempest Wave 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 | Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $150 — better | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 79.8 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 7.9 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 14.3 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 100 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | standard | standard |
| Face length(in) | 15.75 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured graphite | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Patented Poly Core II | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro verdict
The paddle a generation of control players learned on, and still one of the quietest, most predictable graphite faces made. It will not out-hit a thermoformed paddle, but it will not surprise you either.
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 twist weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 82 against 62 for Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on control, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro is $20 cheaper at $150.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 20 points (82 vs 62).
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 14 points (72 vs 58).
Plow through
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 12 points (78 vs 66).
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 — twist weight 82 vs 62, sweet spot 88 vs 80, stability 86 vs 76. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.8 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro and keep the $20.
- Spin
- Power
- 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 — spin 88 vs 74, power 80 vs 70, plow through 78 vs 66. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.7 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Take Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro and keep the $20.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro
Take Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro if you want maneuverability (+10), softness (+10), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14.3 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want twist weight (+20), spin (+14), swing weight (+14). 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 Wave Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Paddletek Tempest Wave 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 79.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro, at 100 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 Wave Pro or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 80 for power against 70 for Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro. 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 Wave Pro at 93 versus 90. Its 14.3 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 74 for the Textured graphite face on Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro. In practice a 14-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, with the higher forgiveness score (88 vs 82). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro costs $150, $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 Wave Pro: 14.3 mm Patented Poly Core II core with a Textured graphite 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 Wave Pro rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (100 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Paddletek Tempest Wave Pro 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 twist weight by 20 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $150 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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