Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 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
- 80Power82
- 90Control88
- 88Spin90
- 88Forgiveness88
- 88Sweet spot88
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability82
- 74Pop80
- 88Touch86
- 88Consistency88
- 72Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 48Launch angle50
- 78Plow through78
- 80Softness82
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 specs
Every measured 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.4 | 85.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 109 |
| 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 T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
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 Ruby Hybrid 16 verdict
The Ruby formula in a hybrid shape. Spin 90 with a 109 swing weight is a rare combination — you get grip on the ball without losing the hands battle.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 scores 80 against 74 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (72 vs 68).
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 (86.5 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ruby Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Stability
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.3 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ruby Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Maneuverability
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.4 vs 83.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ruby Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.6 vs 82.5 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ruby Hybrid 16, standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16
Take Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 if you want pop (+6), maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 109 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want swing weight (+4). 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.7 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16, at 109 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 measures 82 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 109 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 90 versus 88. 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 Ruby Hybrid 16 scores 90 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 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 Ruby 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?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (109 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 Ruby Hybrid 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16 leads on pop by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $170 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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