Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Ruby
The most-searched intra-Six-Zero decision: control-first Ruby versus the power-first DBD. Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 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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Quick answer
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 83.5), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
85 vs 79
Spin
Too close to call
90 vs 88
Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
93 vs 86
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
90 vs 81
Hand speed
114 vs 117 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$160 at IQ 83.5 vs $170 at IQ 87.7
Overall pick: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control · $170 · IQ 87.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 79Power85
- 93Control86
- 90Spin88
- 90Forgiveness81
- 91Sweet spot82
- 92Stability85
- 70Maneuverability76
- 73Pop83
- 89Touch82
- 91Consistency85
- 78Swing weight70
- 93Twist weight83
- 54Launch angle56
- 82Plow through80
- 84Softness74
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Six Zero Ruby 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 Ruby |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $170 | $160 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.7 — better | 83.5 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 117 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 7 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | widebody | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 8 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw T700 carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| 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 Ruby verdict
Six Zero's answer to the hybrid trend, and the most balanced paddle in our 2026 database. Very few weaknesses at this price.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: Six Zero Ruby scores 83 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 10-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, launch angle, plow through, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($160 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
Six Zero Ruby leads by 10 points (83 vs 73).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 10 points (93 vs 83).
Softness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 10 points (84 vs 74).
Forgiveness
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 9 points (90 vs 81).
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 the clearer pick at this level — forgiveness 90 vs 81, sweet spot 91 vs 82, twist weight 93 vs 83. Twist weight 7 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a narrow pick at this level — control 93 vs 86, forgiveness 90 vs 81, touch 89 vs 82. At 117 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Control
- Forgiveness
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (83.3 vs 84.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ruby, widebody on the Double Black Diamond Control.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is the clearer pick at this level — softness 84 vs 74, forgiveness 90 vs 81, twist weight 93 vs 83. Its 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Ruby
Take Six Zero Ruby if you want pop (+10), power (+6), maneuverability (+6). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Six Zero Ruby review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+10), softness (+10), forgiveness (+9). 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 Ruby vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Ruby or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 83.5), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Six Zero Ruby leads by 10 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Six Zero Ruby, at 114 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 Ruby or the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Six Zero Ruby scores 85 for power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 114 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 86.
- 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 T700 carbon face on Six Zero Ruby. 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 the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 81). Its 7 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Yes — both use a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face, so construction is not a deciding factor here.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Six Zero Ruby, at 5.4 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 Ruby rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Six Zero Ruby at 8.2 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Six Zero Ruby to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Six Zero Ruby leads on pop by 10 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $160 vs $170, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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