Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero's power and control halves at the same price, for buyers picking a side. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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
- 90Power80
- 80Control90
- 86Spin88
- 84Forgiveness88
- 84Sweet spot88
- 84Stability86
- 76Maneuverability78
- 88Pop74
- 74Touch88
- 82Consistency88
- 74Swing weight72
- 80Twist weight82
- 58Launch angle48
- 84Plow through78
- 62Softness80
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 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 | Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 | 85.4 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | 6.8 — better |
| Shape | elongated | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 verdict
Six Zero finally built a power paddle. Pop 88 and power 90 at $180 undercut every flagship drive paddle in the database, and the DBD forgiveness DNA mostly survives the switch.
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 softness: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 80 against 62 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 — a 18-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($180 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 18 points (80 vs 62).
Pop
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Touch
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Power
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
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 V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 84, sweet spot 88 vs 84, consistency 88 vs 82. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 88 vs 74, control 90 vs 80, forgiveness 88 vs 84. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — elongated on the Black Diamond Power 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 62, forgiveness 88 vs 84, twist weight 82 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Take Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 if you want pop (+14), power (+10), launch angle (+10). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want softness (+18), touch (+14), control (+10). 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 →Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 113 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 measures 90 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls core swinging at 113 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 90 versus 80. 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 V2 scores 88 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Black Diamond Power 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 V2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.6. 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16, 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 Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 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. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 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 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads on softness by 18 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $180 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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