Six Zero Coral Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero's value benchmark against its premium build — the in-brand upgrade question. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Coral Pro takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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16 mm widebody
8.3 oz · 117 swing weight
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Double Black Diamond Control
Quick answer
Six Zero Coral Pro edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.5 vs 87.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
90 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $240 at IQ 88.5
Overall pick: Six Zero Coral Pro · $240 · IQ 88.5
Which should I buy?
These two score within 0.8 of a point of each other overall (IQ 88.5 against 87.7), $70 apart, so the overall score is not the thing to decide on. Buy the Six Zero Coral Pro if you win points by driving: power 90, pop 84, plow-through 85 on 16 mm. Buy the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you win points at the kitchen: control 93, touch 89 on 16 mm. The shape difference — 16 mm hybrid against 16 mm widebody — is the real fork in this matchup, not the score.
Why choose it
Six Zero Coral Pro
power — 90 against 79
- 16 mm hybrid at 16.4" × 7.5", 8.2 oz, 116 swing weight.
- High-grit textured carbon over ep core with floating eva foam band, with a 5.5" handle.
- Its clearest scoring edge in this matchup is power: 90 against 79.
- 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.
Biggest trade-off: Control at 90, 3 behind the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That is the point of the matchup you give up by choosing it.
Suits: Spin-first players who wear out paddle faces
Why choose it
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
control — 93 against 90
- 16 mm widebody at 16" × 8", 8.3 oz, 117 swing weight.
- Raw T700 carbon over thermoformed polymer, with a 5.2" handle.
- Its clearest scoring edge in this matchup is control: 93 against 90.
- The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
Biggest trade-off: Pop at 73, 11 behind the Six Zero Coral Pro. That is the point of the matchup you give up by choosing it.
Suits: Stability-first doubles players
The biggest difference between them
Face and shape, not thickness — both sit on 16 mm. hybrid at 16.4" × 7.5" against widebody at 16" × 8" is what separates them, and it reads out as 3 points of control and 11 points of power between the two Paddle DNA profiles.
Why the Six Zero Coral Pro costs $70 more
Six Zero Coral Pro lists at $240 against $170, and the published difference is construction rather than marketing: high-grit textured carbon over ep core with floating eva foam band against raw t700 carbon over thermoformed polymer. On our normalized scoring the extra $70 buys 0.8 points of overall score, plus 3 points of spin difference and 1 point of forgiveness difference. Whether that is worth it depends on whether the trait it leads on is the trait you lose points with.
Hand speed at the kitchen line
Neither paddle wins the hands battle on paper: 116 against 117 swing weight is inside the range most players cannot feel, and manoeuvrability scores sit at 75 and 70. Pick on control and pop instead.
Which is the better value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control returns more score per dollar — IQ 87.7 at $170 against IQ 88.5 at $240. That is a ranking of price efficiency, not of fit: if the Six Zero Coral Pro's power profile is the one that suits your game, buying the cheaper paddle to save $70 is the more expensive mistake.
What the numbers actually change
| Measure | Six Zero Coral Pro | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control | What it changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape and footprint | hybrid, 16.4" × 7.5" | widebody, 16" × 8" | Six Zero Coral Pro is 0.4" longer, which buys reach and leverage; the shorter, wider face spreads the sweet spot instead. |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm | Identical, so feel differences come from face and shape rather than dwell time. |
| Swing weight | 116 kg·cm² | 117 kg·cm² | Within 1 of each other — neither will feel faster in a firefight. |
| Twist weight | 6.9 kg·cm² | 7 kg·cm² | A 0.1 difference is negligible: both hold the face similarly on off-centre contact. |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.2" | Six Zero Coral Pro gives 0.3" more handle — the difference between a comfortable two-handed backhand and a cramped one. |
| Static weight | 8.2 oz | 8.3 oz | Weakest predictor of feel on this page; read swing weight above instead. |
| Power | 90 | 79 | Six Zero Coral Pro leads by 11 points on drive output. |
| Pop | 84 | 73 | Six Zero Coral Pro returns energy faster off the face, which makes counters quicker and resets harder. |
| Spin | 93 | 90 | Six Zero Coral Pro rates higher for brushed topspin. |
| Control | 90 | 93 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control places the ball more predictably at low speed. |
| Touch | 88 | 89 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control gives more feedback on dinks and resets — the clearest split in this matchup at 1 points. |
| Forgiveness | 89 | 90 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control keeps more off-centre contact playable. |
| Stability | 89 | 92 | Face steadiness under pace; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads. |
| Plow-through | 85 | 82 | Six Zero Coral Pro carries more momentum through contact on drives. |
| Price and score | $240 · IQ 88.5 | $170 · IQ 87.7 | $70 buys 0.8 points of overall score, which is inside the range where profile matters more than ranking. |
Watch: Six Zero Double Black Diamond vs Coral Pro
Prefer to watch the comparison? This Pickleball Hustle video breaks down the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Coral Pro across power, pop, spin, control, forgiveness, stability, hand speed, value, and overall Paddle IQ.
Quick takeaway: The Coral Pro has the clearer advantage in power and pop, while the Double Black Diamond Control delivers excellent control, stability, forgiveness, and stronger value at the lower price. Their overall Paddle IQ scores are very close, so the better choice depends more on your playing style than the final score alone.
Compare the full specs and Paddle DNA below ↓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
Six Zero Coral Pro vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Six Zero Coral Pro | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $240 | $170 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 88.5 — better | 87.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 116 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.9 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | High-grit textured carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | EP core with floating EVA foam band | Thermoformed polymer |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is power: Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — an 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 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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 88, stability 92 vs 89, forgiveness 90 vs 89. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — power 90 vs 79, maneuverability 75 vs 70, spin 93 vs 90. At 116 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Coral Pro
Six Zero Coral Pro is a narrow pick at this level — power 90 vs 79, spin 93 vs 90, maneuverability 75 vs 70. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87.3 vs 86.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $70.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
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
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 vs Six Zero Coral Pro FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- 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 Double Black Diamond Control or the Six Zero Coral Pro?
- Six Zero Coral Pro scores 90 for 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 the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). Its 7 twist weight against 6.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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 Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Six Zero Coral Pro: 16 mm EP core with floating EVA foam band core with a High-grit textured 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 less stable 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 $170 vs $240, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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