Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes value on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16, which costs $180.
Power
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Forgiveness
Too close to call
84 vs 82
Hand speed
Too close to call
Not verified — incompatible or unavailable measurements
Value
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
$109.99 at IQ 82.8 vs $180 at IQ 82.6
Overall pick: Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm · $109.99 · IQ 82.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 90Power91
- 80Control80
- 86Spin88
- 84Forgiveness82
- 84Sweet spot83
- 84Stability81
- 76Maneuverability78
- 88Pop90
- 74Touch80
- 82Consistency81
- 74Swing weight74
- 80Twist weight78
- 58Launch angle62
- 84Plow through85
- 62Softness78
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour 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 | Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $180 | $109.99 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 82.6 | 82.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.1 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 113 | Not verified |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.6 | Not verified |
| 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 | Evergrit long-lasting grit |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam walls | Floating EPP foam core with EVA perimeter foam ring |
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.
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm verdict
The V-Sol Tour Elongated combines a floating EPP/EVA foam core with Evergrit at $109.99. The comparison video frames it as the more offense-focused choice against Spitfire. All Paddle DNA scores are editorial estimates, not our laboratory measurements.
The verdict
Comparable swing and twist measurements are not verified for both paddles. DNA scores are estimates, not laboratory results; compare construction, fit and price rather than a numerical inertia winner.
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.
Which one should you buy?
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Players considering an offense-focused foam paddle around $110
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm review →Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Bangers and singles players on a mid-tier budget
Read the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 review →Where to Buy
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm
Vatic Pro V-Sol Tour Elongated 16mm vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16 FAQ
- Can these swing and twist weights be compared?
- Not yet. One paddle lacks verified compatible catalog inertia. Retailer-scale readings are shown separately and excluded from numerical comparisons.
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