Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 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
- 77Power79
- 89Control93
- 90Spin90
- 77Forgiveness90
- 75Sweet spot91
- 84Stability92
- 92Maneuverability70
- 76Pop73
- 88Touch89
- 83Consistency91
- 50Swing weight78
- 74Twist weight93
- 49Launch angle54
- 64Plow through82
- 85Softness84
Specs
| $130 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.4 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 100 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.4 | Twist weight | 7 |
| standard | Shape | widebody |
| Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.25 in | Handle | 5.2 in |
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 verdict
A titanium mesh layer under the Florek carbon face gives the 007 Epic a firmer, louder response than the rest of the Labs line, and it sells for a third of Boomstik money.
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 swing weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 78 against 50 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 — a 28-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, power, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 is $40 cheaper at $130.
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 28 points (78 vs 50).
Maneuverability
Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 19 points (93 vs 74).
Plow through
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 18 points (82 vs 64).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want swing weight (+28), twist weight (+19), plow through (+18). 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 →Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14
Take Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 if you want maneuverability (+22). Its swing weight of 100 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 82), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 28 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, at 100 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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control measures 79 on power against 77 for Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. 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 89. 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 90 for the Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face on Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14. In practice a 0-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- 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?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 costs $130, $40 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14: 14 mm Polypropylene Honeycomb with Patent Pending Titanium Mesh Layer System core with a Florek Carbon Face with InfiniGrit face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14, 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control at 8.3 oz against 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 100) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs Project 007 Epic 14 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on swing weight by 28 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $170 vs $130, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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