Six Zero Coral Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Coral Pro 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
- 90Power79
- 90Control93
- 93Spin90
- 89Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot91
- 89Stability92
- 75Maneuverability70
- 84Pop73
- 88Touch89
- 90Consistency91
- 76Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight93
- 55Launch angle54
- 85Plow through82
- 84Softness84
Specs
| $240 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.2 oz | Weight | 8.3 oz |
| 116 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.9 | Twist weight | 7 |
| hybrid | Shape | widebody |
| High-grit textured carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.2 in |
Six Zero Coral Pro verdict
Six Zero's tectonic core gives the Coral Pro unusual dwell time for a paddle this powerful, and the grit surface is among the few that survives a full season of spin.
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 power: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, spin, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $70 cheaper at $170.
Power
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 11 points (90 vs 79).
Pop
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 11 points (84 vs 73).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 5 points (75 vs 70).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 5 points (93 vs 88).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Coral Pro
Take Six Zero Coral Pro if you want power (+11), pop (+11), maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Coral Pro review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+5). 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 →Six Zero Coral Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Coral Pro or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Coral Pro carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, at 116 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 Six Zero Coral Pro or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Coral Pro measures 90 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core swinging at 116 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 90. 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 Coral Pro scores 93 for spin off its High-grit textured carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 3-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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $70 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 Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured 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?
- Six Zero Coral Pro, 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 Six Zero Coral Pro avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Coral Pro rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Coral Pro at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Coral Pro leads on power by 11 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $240 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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