Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta 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
- 80Power80
- 92Control90
- 88Spin88
- 84Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot88
- 88Stability86
- 74Maneuverability78
- 76Pop74
- 92Touch88
- 90Consistency88
- 74Swing weight72
- 82Twist weight82
- 46Launch angle48
- 84Plow through78
- 86Softness80
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta 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 | Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.6 — better | 85.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 114 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.5 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.375 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Florek carbon fiber | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | X5 polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta verdict
The Invikta shape of Selkirk's control flagship. Control 92 and touch 92 with elongated reach — the trade is a 114 swing weight that punishes late hands.
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 plow through: Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta scores 84 against 78 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on control, stability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is $80 cheaper at $170.
Plow through
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Softness
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (88 vs 84).
Sweet spot
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (88 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $80.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.4 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $80.
- Maneuverability
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.1 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 and keep the $80.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta is a narrow pick at this level — softness 86 vs 80. Its 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core at 8.2 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta
Take Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta if you want plow through (+6), softness (+6), touch (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want forgiveness (+4), sweet spot (+4), maneuverability (+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 →Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.6 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — plow through — Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 114 for Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta measures 80 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 114 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta 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?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta scores 88 for spin off its Florek carbon fiber face, against 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. 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 V2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 costs $170, $80 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?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta: 16 mm X5 polypropylene honeycomb core with a Florek 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?
- Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta, 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 Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta avoids.
- 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. Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 8 oz against 8.2 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 114) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk LUXX Control Air Invikta leads on plow through by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $250 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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