Selkirk Luxx Control Air vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
The budget benchmark against the control flagship, asked by anyone deciding whether Selkirk money is justified. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Luxx Control Air, which costs $250.
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
79 vs 71
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 84
Control
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 87
Hand speed
Too close to call
117 vs 119 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $250 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 71Power79
- 94Control93
- 84Spin90
- 87Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot91
- 89Stability92
- 68Maneuverability70
- 66Pop73
- 95Touch89
- 90Consistency91
- 78Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight93
- 48Launch angle54
- 76Plow through82
- 93Softness84
Selkirk Luxx Control Air vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Selkirk Luxx Control Air | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $250 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.1 | 87.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 20 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 119 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Florek carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | X5 polypropylene | Thermoformed polymer |
Selkirk Luxx Control Air verdict
The plushest paddle in the test. A 20 mm core swallows pace on resets, and the twist weight keeps the face square when the ball finds the edge.
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Selkirk Luxx Control Air scores 93 against 84 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $80 cheaper at $170.
Softness
Selkirk Luxx Control Air leads by 9 points (93 vs 84).
Power
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 8 points (79 vs 71).
Pop
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 7 points (73 vs 66).
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (90 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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 88, forgiveness 90 vs 87, sweet spot 91 vs 88. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — spin 90 vs 84, power 79 vs 71, forgiveness 90 vs 87. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — power 79 vs 71, spin 90 vs 84, plow through 82 vs 76. Swing weight 117 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Selkirk Luxx Control Air
Selkirk Luxx Control Air is a narrow pick at this level — softness 93 vs 84. Its 20 mm X5 polypropylene core at 8.4 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want power (+8), pop (+7), spin (+6). 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 Luxx Control Air
Take Selkirk Luxx Control Air if you want softness (+9), touch (+6). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 20 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk Luxx Control Air review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Selkirk Luxx Control Air FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the Selkirk Luxx Control Air?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Selkirk Luxx Control Air leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, at 117 kg·cm² swing weight against 119 for Selkirk Luxx Control Air. 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 Luxx Control Air?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 79 for power against 71 for Selkirk Luxx Control Air. 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?
- Selkirk Luxx Control Air at 94 versus 93. Its 20 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 84 for the Florek carbon face on Selkirk Luxx Control Air. 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, with the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 87). Its 7 twist weight against 6.6 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 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Selkirk Luxx Control Air: 20 mm X5 polypropylene core with a Florek carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk Luxx Control Air, 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. Selkirk Luxx Control Air rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 119) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Luxx Control Air to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk Luxx Control Air leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $170 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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