ProKennex Black Ace LG 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
- 74Power80
- 88Control90
- 82Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 86Sweet spot88
- 82Stability86
- 78Maneuverability78
- 70Pop74
- 90Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 70Swing weight72
- 78Twist weight82
- 48Launch angle48
- 76Plow through78
- 92Softness80
ProKennex Black Ace LG 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 | ProKennex Black Ace LG | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $200 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 83.1 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 109 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.4 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.3 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Textured carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Kinetic core with damping chambers | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
ProKennex Black Ace LG verdict
The most arm-friendly build in the database. Softness 92 comes from ProKennex's Kinetic damping, and it is the one paddle we recommend without hesitation for players managing tendon pain.
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 softness: ProKennex Black Ace LG scores 92 against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $30 cheaper at $170.
Softness
ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 12 points (92 vs 80).
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (88 vs 82).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (86 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $30.
- Stability
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $30.
- Spin
- Power
- Control
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 — power 80 vs 74, spin 88 vs 82, plow through 78 vs 76. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
ProKennex Black Ace LG
ProKennex Black Ace LG is the clearer pick at this level — softness 92 vs 80. Its 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
ProKennex Black Ace LG
Take ProKennex Black Ace LG if you want softness (+12). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the ProKennex Black Ace LG review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want power (+6), spin (+6), stability (+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 →ProKennex Black Ace LG vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the ProKennex Black Ace LG 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 83.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — ProKennex Black Ace LG leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 109 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 ProKennex Black Ace LG or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 measures 80 on power against 74 for ProKennex Black Ace LG. 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 88. 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 82 for the Textured carbon face on ProKennex Black Ace LG. 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 V2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.4. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and ProKennex Black Ace LG carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 costs $170, $30 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG: 16 mm Kinetic core with damping chambers core with a Textured carbon 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which ProKennex Black Ace LG avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 86 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?
- ProKennex Black Ace LG at 8 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the ProKennex Black Ace LG to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. ProKennex Black Ace LG leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $200 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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