Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero's control platform against its power benchmark. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
88 vs 79
Spin
94 vs 90
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 89
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Hand speed
Too close to call
116 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $220 at IQ 88.2
Overall pick: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 · $220 · IQ 88.2
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 79Power88
- 93Control89
- 90Spin94
- 90Forgiveness90
- 91Sweet spot91
- 92Stability90
- 70Maneuverability70
- 73Pop84
- 89Touch86
- 91Consistency89
- 78Swing weight76
- 93Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle54
- 82Plow through86
- 84Softness78
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 specs
Every 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 Infinity Ruby 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.7 | 88.2 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Aramid fiber |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls |
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 Infinity Ruby 16 verdict
The edgeless Ruby. Removing the edge guard adds face area and twist weight (7.0) to a paddle that already had one of the most durable spin surfaces in the sport.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 84 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — an 11-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, twist weight, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is $50 cheaper at $170.
Pop
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 11 points (84 vs 73).
Power
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 9 points (88 vs 79).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (84 vs 78).
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 4 points (93 vs 89).
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 (90 vs 91.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $50.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Consistency
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $50.
- Power
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 is a narrow pick at this level — power 88 vs 79, spin 94 vs 90, plow through 86 vs 82. Swing weight 116 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
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 78, twist weight 93 vs 90. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16
Take Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 if you want pop (+11), power (+9), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 116 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want softness (+6), control (+4). 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 Infinity Ruby 16 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.2 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16, at 116 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 Infinity Ruby 16 or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 scores 88 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core swinging at 116 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 89. 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 Infinity Ruby 16 scores 94 for spin off its Aramid fiber face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 on forgiveness, off the same 7 twist weight.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $50 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 Infinity Ruby 16: 16 mm Thermoformed honeycomb polymer with foam edgewalls core with an Aramid fiber 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 Infinity Ruby 16, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.2 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Forgiveness (90) and sweet spot (91) are identical, so a developing player can start on either — decide on price and handle feel.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (116 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Infinity Ruby 16 leads on pop by 11 points; everything else is within 9 points. At $220 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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