Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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
- 80Power84
- 90Control90
- 88Spin89
- 88Forgiveness87
- 88Sweet spot87
- 86Stability84
- 78Maneuverability80
- 74Pop80
- 88Touch88
- 88Consistency88
- 72Swing weight68
- 82Twist weight82
- 48Launch angle55
- 78Plow through76
- 80Softness84
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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 V-Sol Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $99 — better |
| 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 | 107 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | standard | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| 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 T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb | Thermoformed polymer |
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 V-Sol Pro 16 verdict
The $99 paddle that keeps embarrassing $200 ones. The V-Sol Pro will not out-drive the foam flagships, but on control, spin and consistency it is genuinely competitive.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is launch angle: Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 55 against 48 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, maneuverability, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 is $71 cheaper at $99.
Launch angle
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 7 points (55 vs 48).
Pop
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).
Power
Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 4 points (84 vs 80).
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 (86.9 vs 86.2 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $71.
- Stability
- 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 86.5 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $71.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 84.6 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $71.
- Power
- Maneuverability
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (82.5 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 and keep the $71.
- Softness
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 (+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 V-Sol Pro 16
Take Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 if you want launch angle (+7), pop (+6), power (+4). Its swing weight of 107 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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 — launch angle — Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads by 7 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16, at 107 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 V-Sol Pro 16?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 measures 84 on power against 80 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 107 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 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?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 scores 89 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 88 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2. In practice a 1-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 6.5. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher forgiveness score (88) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 costs $99, $71 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 V-Sol Pro 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 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 Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 88 and sweet spot 88 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at 7.9 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (107 vs 111) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 leads on launch angle by 7 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $170 vs $99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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