Selkirk OMNI 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Selkirk OMNI 16 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
- 89Power79
- 92Control93
- 88Spin90
- 90Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 90Stability92
- 74Maneuverability70
- 84Pop73
- 90Touch89
- 91Consistency91
- 76Swing weight78
- 89Twist weight93
- 54Launch angle54
- 85Plow through82
- 86Softness84
Specs
| $280 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.1 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 115 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.9 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | widebody |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.2 in |
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
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: Selkirk OMNI 16 scores 84 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 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 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 measures 89 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Full EVA foam core 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with 7 twist weight against 6.9. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Selkirk OMNI 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- 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 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?
- Selkirk OMNI 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Selkirk OMNI 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- 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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