Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Control
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
84 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
113 vs 116 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 84.1 vs $180 at IQ 82.6
Overall pick: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 84.1
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 90Power90
- 80Control84
- 86Spin88
- 84Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot83
- 84Stability83
- 76Maneuverability77
- 88Pop88
- 74Touch85
- 82Consistency84
- 74Swing weight74
- 80Twist weight79
- 58Launch angle59
- 84Plow through85
- 62Softness80
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 | Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 | 84.1 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 7.85 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 — better | 6.2 |
| Shape | elongated | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls | Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) |
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.
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm verdict
A lower-price elongated power design with listed swing weight 116, quicker handling than Cannon’s nominal 122, and similar twist-weight territory. Turbo Foam and QuadFiber target power with dwell and touch; our DNA is estimated, not a measured same-lab comparison.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 80 against 62 for Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 — an 18-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, forgiveness, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is $70.01 cheaper at $109.99.
Softness
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 18 points (80 vs 62).
Touch
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 11 points (85 vs 74).
Control
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 4 points (84 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.8 vs 82.4 on the weighted index). Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm and keep the $70.01.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — touch 85 vs 74, control 84 vs 80, spin 88 vs 86. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is a narrow pick at this level — touch 85 vs 74, control 84 vs 80, spin 88 vs 86. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 62. Its 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core at 7.85 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Take Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 if you prefer a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls core — it gives up nothing measurable to Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm.
Read the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 review →Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Take Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm if you want softness (+18), touch (+11), control (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 or the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (84.1 vs 82.6), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads by 18 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16, at 113 kg·cm² swing weight against 116 for Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm. 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 Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 84 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?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm scores 88 for spin off its QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano 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 Black Diamond Power 16, with the higher forgiveness score (84 vs 82). Its 6.6 twist weight against 6.2 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm costs $109.99, $70.01 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 Black Diamond Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Generation 4 Turbo Foam (EPP) core with a QuadFiber carbon layup with PermaGritNano face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 84 and sweet spot 84 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm at 7.85 oz against 8.1 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 113) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 to the Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Spartus Spitfire Elongated 16mm leads on softness by 18 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $180 vs $109.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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