Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vatic Pro Atlas 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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
- 80Power78
- 90Control88
- 88Spin86
- 88Forgiveness90
- 88Sweet spot90
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability82
- 74Pop74
- 88Touch86
- 88Consistency88
- 72Swing weight66
- 82Twist weight80
- 48Launch angle48
- 78Plow through74
- 80Softness82
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vatic Pro Atlas 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 | Vatic Pro Atlas 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $110 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.4 — better | 84.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 106 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | standard | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 15.9 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | 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.
Vatic Pro Atlas 16 verdict
The most forgiving paddle Vatic has shipped and still under $120. Sweet spot 90 and forgiveness 90 in an 8.1 in widebody is the profile most improving players actually need.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is swing weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 72 against 66 for Vatic Pro Atlas 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro Atlas 16 is $60 cheaper at $110.
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (72 vs 66).
Maneuverability
Vatic Pro Atlas 16 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Plow through
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 4 points (78 vs 74).
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 (86.9 vs 87.1 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Atlas 16 and keep the $60.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.6 vs 85.3 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Atlas 16 and keep the $60.
- Control
- Spin
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 82.1 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Atlas 16 and keep the $60.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 83.8 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro Atlas 16 and keep the $60.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want swing weight (+6), plow through (+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 →Vatic Pro Atlas 16
Take Vatic Pro Atlas 16 if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 106 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro Atlas 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vatic Pro Atlas 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the Vatic Pro Atlas 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 84.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — swing weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro Atlas 16, at 106 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 Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the Vatic Pro Atlas 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 measures 80 on power against 78 for Vatic Pro Atlas 16. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core swinging at 111 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 Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 88 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 86 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Vatic Pro Atlas 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.7. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Vatic Pro Atlas 16 carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro Atlas 16 costs $110, $60 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 V2: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Vatic Pro Atlas 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 5.25 in of handle against 5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Vatic Pro Atlas 16 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Vatic Pro Atlas 16 at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (106 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Vatic Pro Atlas 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads on swing weight by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $170 vs $110, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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