Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Quartz Control
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Six Zero Quartz Control takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Six Zero Quartz Control edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.7), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
Too close to call
79 vs 78
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
93 vs 93
Forgiveness
Too close to call
91 vs 90
Hand speed
108 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
$170 at IQ 87.7 vs $190 at IQ 88
Overall pick: Six Zero Quartz Control · $190 · IQ 88
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 79Power78
- 93Control93
- 90Spin90
- 90Forgiveness91
- 91Sweet spot92
- 92Stability90
- 70Maneuverability82
- 73Pop72
- 89Touch92
- 91Consistency91
- 78Swing weight68
- 93Twist weight90
- 54Launch angle50
- 82Plow through72
- 84Softness89
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Quartz Control 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 Quartz Control |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 — better | $190 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.7 | 88 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 108 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 | 7.2 — better |
| 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 carbon friction |
| Core material | Thermoformed polymer | Thermoformed polymer |
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 Quartz Control verdict
A control build in the Double Black Diamond tradition, only lighter and quicker. Twist weight and sweet spot are the standouts; power is deliberately mid-pack.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Six Zero Quartz Control scores 82 against 70 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 12-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 $20 cheaper at $170.
Maneuverability
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points (82 vs 70).
Swing weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 10 points (78 vs 68).
Plow through
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Softness
Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
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 (91.1 vs 91.4 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Twist weight
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 82 vs 70, touch 92 vs 89, forgiveness 91 vs 90. At 108 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (84.2 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and keep the $20.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Quartz Control
Six Zero Quartz Control is a narrow pick at this level — softness 89 vs 84, forgiveness 91 vs 90. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 7.9 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Quartz Control
Take Six Zero Quartz Control if you want maneuverability (+12), softness (+5). Its swing weight of 108 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Quartz Control review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want swing weight (+10), plow through (+10), launch angle (+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 Quartz Control vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Quartz Control or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Quartz Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88 vs 87.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Six Zero Quartz Control leads by 12 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, at 108 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 Quartz Control or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control scores 79 for power against 78 for Six Zero Quartz Control. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 117 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 93 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 90 for spin.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Six Zero Quartz Control, with the higher forgiveness score (91 vs 90). Its 7.2 twist weight against 7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control costs $170, $20 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 Quartz Control: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon friction 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 Quartz Control, 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 Quartz Control is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 91 and sweet spot 92 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Quartz Control at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (108 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control to the Six Zero Quartz Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Quartz Control leads on maneuverability by 12 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $190 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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