Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed on Paddle DNA against the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, which costs $170.
Power
Too close to call
80 vs 80
Spin
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Control
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Forgiveness
Too close to call
88 vs 88
Hand speed
108 vs 111 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$170 at IQ 85.4 vs $180 at IQ 85.8
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 · $180 · IQ 85.8
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 80Power80
- 90Control90
- 88Spin88
- 88Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability82
- 74Pop76
- 88Touch90
- 88Consistency90
- 72Swing weight66
- 82Twist weight80
- 48Launch angle46
- 78Plow through78
- 80Softness88
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 | Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $180 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.4 | 85.8 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.2 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.3 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw Toray carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polypropylene |
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.
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 verdict
Six Zero's softest build. Softness 88 and touch 90 make it the most arm-friendly hybrid under $200 without dropping spin below 88.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 scores 88 against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, pop, touch, 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 Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (72 vs 66).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
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 (86.6 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Quartz Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Stability
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.7 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Quartz Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Consistency
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.5 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Quartz Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 88 vs 80. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 if you want softness (+8), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want swing weight (+6). 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 Quartz Hybrid 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.8 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16, at 108 kg·cm² swing weight against 111 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 80 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 88 on forgiveness, off the same 6.8 twist weight.
- 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 Quartz Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene core with a Raw Toray 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 Quartz Hybrid 16, at 5.3 in of handle against 5.25 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (88) and sweet spot (88) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16 leads on softness by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $180 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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