Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Generation shopping: what the added face texture changes on the most-recommended Six Zero build. Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 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
- 79Power80
- 93Control90
- 90Spin88
- 90Forgiveness88
- 91Sweet spot88
- 92Stability86
- 70Maneuverability78
- 73Pop74
- 89Touch88
- 91Consistency88
- 78Swing weight72
- 93Twist weight82
- 54Launch angle48
- 82Plow through78
- 84Softness80
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 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 | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $170 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.7 — better | 85.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.8 |
| Shape | widebody | standard |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.2 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb |
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control verdict
The best stability-to-price ratio in the database. Twist weight is near CRBN levels for sixty dollars less.
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.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 93 against 82 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 11 points (93 vs 82).
Maneuverability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 leads by 8 points (78 vs 70).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).
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
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 93 vs 82, stability 92 vs 86, sweet spot 91 vs 88. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- 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 85.6 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- Maneuverability
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.7 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — standard on the Double Black Diamond Control V2, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — softness 84 vs 80, twist weight 93 vs 82, forgiveness 90 vs 88. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 if you want maneuverability (+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 →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+11), stability (+6), swing weight (+6). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 85.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2, at 111 kg·cm² swing weight against 117 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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 Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 measures 80 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. 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 at 93 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?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 90 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 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control, with 7 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher forgiveness score (90) 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. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer 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 5.2 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 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 and sweet spot 91 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 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads on twist weight by 11 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $170 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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