Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
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
- 79Power86
- 93Control88
- 90Spin87
- 90Forgiveness86
- 91Sweet spot87
- 92Stability86
- 70Maneuverability75
- 73Pop82
- 89Touch85
- 91Consistency86
- 78Swing weight76
- 93Twist weight85
- 54Launch angle56
- 82Plow through82
- 84Softness84
Specs
| $170 | Price | $170 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.1 oz |
| 117 | Swing weight | 113 |
| 7 | Twist weight | 6.6 |
| widebody | Shape | hybrid |
| Raw T700 carbon | Surface | Raw carbon |
| 5.2 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 verdict
The Forza is the sensible hybrid: nothing extreme, everything solid. It is the paddle to hand someone moving off a big-box starter without overwhelming them.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 scores 82 against 73 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, swing weight, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($170 vs $170) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 leads by 9 points (82 vs 73).
Twist weight
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 8 points (93 vs 85).
Power
Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 leads by 7 points (86 vs 79).
Stability
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Which one should you buy?
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
Take Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control if you want twist weight (+8), stability (+6), control (+5). 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 →Volair Mach 1 Forza 16
Take Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 if you want pop (+9), power (+7), maneuverability (+5). Its swing weight of 113 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 review →Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16?
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.7 vs 85.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 leads by 9 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16, at 113 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 or the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 measures 86 on power against 79 for Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control. That comes from a 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core swinging at 113 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 88. 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 87 for the Raw carbon face on Volair Mach 1 Forza 16. In practice a 3-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 6.6. 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: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polymer core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 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 Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 avoids.
- 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. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (113 vs 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 to the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Volair Mach 1 Forza 16 leads on pop by 9 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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