Selkirk OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Premium all-court against value thermoformed, at roughly a $100 gap. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Selkirk OMNI 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Selkirk OMNI 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
89 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Hand speed
Too close to call
115 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $280 at IQ 88.7
Overall pick: Selkirk OMNI 16 · $280 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 89Power79
- 92Control93
- 88Spin90
- 90Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability92
- 74Maneuverability70
- 84Pop73
- 90Touch89
- 91Consistency91
- 76Swing weight78
- 89Twist weight93
- 54Launch angle54
- 85Plow through82
- 86Softness84
Selkirk OMNI 16 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 OMNI 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $280 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.7 — better | 87.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 115 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.6 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full EVA foam core | Thermoformed polymer |
Selkirk OMNI 16 verdict
Selkirk's answer to the foam era, and the most balanced paddle they have built. The OMNI refuses to specialize: power and control both sit in the top decile, which is rare and expensive.
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 pop: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 84 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on plow through, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $110 cheaper at $170.
Pop
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 11 points (84 vs 73).
Power
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 10 points (89 vs 79).
Maneuverability
Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 4 points (74 vs 70).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 4 points (93 vs 89).
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 (90.4 vs 91.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $110.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.2 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $110.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Selkirk OMNI 16
Selkirk OMNI 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 89 vs 79, plow through 85 vs 82, maneuverability 74 vs 70. Swing weight 115 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.6 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $110.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Selkirk OMNI 16
Take Selkirk OMNI 16 if you want pop (+11), power (+10), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 115 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Selkirk OMNI 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+4). 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 OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Selkirk OMNI 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Selkirk OMNI 16 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, at 115 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 Selkirk OMNI 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 89 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Full EVA foam core swinging at 115 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 92. 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 88 for the Raw carbon face on Selkirk OMNI 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.9 and 7.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $110 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 OMNI 16: 16 mm Full EVA foam core with a Raw carbon face. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.2 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Selkirk OMNI 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (90) and sweet spot (91) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (115 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the Selkirk OMNI 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Selkirk OMNI 16 leads on pop by 11 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $280 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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