Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Wilson Blaze Pro 16
Control-first against fully balanced at the same mid-tier price. 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
- 90Control82
- 88Spin78
- 88Forgiveness84
- 88Sweet spot84
- 86Stability80
- 78Maneuverability78
- 74Pop76
- 88Touch78
- 88Consistency84
- 72Swing weight70
- 82Twist weight76
- 48Launch angle52
- 78Plow through76
- 80Softness74
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Wilson Blaze 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 | Wilson Blaze Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 85.4 — better | 80.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 111 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| Shape | standard | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.25 | 5.375 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw Toray T700 carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| 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.
Wilson Blaze Pro 16 verdict
Wilson's most competitive pickleball paddle to date. Nothing in the DNA profile is exceptional, but nothing is a weakness either — it is the definition of a balanced all-court build.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is spin: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 scores 88 against 78 for Wilson Blaze Pro 16 — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on power, pop, swing weight, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Spin
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Touch
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 10 points (88 vs 78).
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 6 points (86 vs 80).
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 V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 88 vs 84, sweet spot 88 vs 84, stability 86 vs 80. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 88 vs 78, control 90 vs 82, touch 88 vs 78. At 111 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 88 vs 78, touch 88 vs 78, control 90 vs 82. Swing weight 111 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 80 vs 74, forgiveness 88 vs 84, twist weight 82 vs 76. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want spin (+10), touch (+10), control (+8). 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 →Wilson Blaze Pro 16
Take Wilson Blaze Pro 16 if you want launch angle (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Wilson Blaze Pro 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Wilson Blaze Pro 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the Wilson Blaze Pro 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (85.4 vs 80.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 16, at 110 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 Wilson Blaze Pro 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 measures 80 on power against 78 for Wilson Blaze Pro 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 82. 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 78 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Wilson Blaze Pro 16. In practice a 10-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- 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?
- They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- 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. Wilson Blaze Pro 16: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Wilson Blaze Pro 16, at 5.375 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 at 8 oz against 8 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 110) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Wilson Blaze Pro 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 spin by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $170 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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