Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2

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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 — the long answer

The Double Black Diamond Control V2 keeps the original's forgiveness and adds face texture: control 90, spin 88 and sweet spot 88 in a standard shape, under $200.

Who should buy the Double Black Diamond Control V2?

Most compared with the Double Black Diamond Control V2

The matchups people actually cross-shop, each with a full 15-trait breakdown.

• Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond ControlIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Wilson Blaze Pro 16In depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16In depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Bread & Butter Loco 16mm StandardIn depthIn-depth head-to-head
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Quartz Hybrid 16Same brand, more control
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Vision CGS 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Crush Control 16Cross-shopped at the same price
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Ruby Hybrid 16Same brand, more power
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Radius CGS 16Premium step up

DNA match — paddles within 5% of the Double Black Diamond Control V2

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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2

IQ 85.4 · $170

8 paddles within 5% of the Double Black Diamond Control V2

Ranked by DNA deviation

1. #1JOOLA Radius CGS 16$230 (+60) · 16 mm · widebodyDNA match98.9%86
   +4 sweet spot-4 swing weight+2 forgiveness+2 launch angle

   +4 sweet spot · -4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (86.1 vs 85.4)

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2. #2Engage Pursuit Pro EX 16$220 (+50) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.4%86
   +6 softness+4 plow through+2 power-2 spin

   +6 softness · Higher IQ score (85.9 vs 85.4)

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3. #3JOOLA Vision CGS 16$180 (+10) · 16 mm · standardDNA match98.4%85
   -6 swing weight+4 maneuverability+4 softness-2 power

   +4 maneuverability · -6 swing weight

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4. #4Holbrook Pickleball Crush Control 16$160 (-10) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.4%84
   -2 control-2 spin-2 forgiveness-2 sweet spot

   Near-identical feel across all 15 traits

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5. #5Engage Pursuit Ultra MX 6.0$230 (+60) · 16 mm · elongatedDNA match98.2%84
   -4 forgiveness-4 stability+2 power-2 sweet spot

   -4 forgiveness

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6. #6Six Zero Ruby Hybrid 16$170 · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98.1%86
   +6 pop+4 maneuverability-4 swing weight+2 power

   +6 pop · -4 swing weight · Higher IQ score (85.7 vs 85.4)

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7. #7Six Zero Quartz Hybrid 16$180 (+10) · 16 mm · hybridDNA match98%86
   +8 softness-6 swing weight+4 maneuverability-2 stability

   +8 softness · -6 swing weight · Higher IQ score (85.8 vs 85.4)

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8. #8Vatic Pro Atlas 16$110 (-60) · 16 mm · widebodyDNA match97.9%85
   -6 swing weight+4 maneuverability-4 plow through-2 power

   Saves $60 versus the Double Black Diamond Control V2 · +4 maneuverability · -6 swing weight

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Best alternatives to the Double Black Diamond Control V2

Each pick beats the Double Black Diamond Control V2 on one specific thing — price, power, control or forgiveness.

• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs V-Sol Pro 16
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16
• Double Black Diamond Control V2 vs Perseus Pro V 16

Double Black Diamond Control V2 — frequently asked questions

Is the DBD Control V2 a good upgrade from a starter paddle?

It is one of the safest upgrades in the database — high control and forgiveness with no harsh edges, under $200.

What changed from the original Double Black Diamond?

The V2 adds face texture, which lifts the published spin figure while holding the original's control and forgiveness.

Is a standard shape a disadvantage?

You lose about half an inch of reach against an elongated paddle and gain sweet spot and hand speed.

Is the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 good for beginners?

Yes. Forgiveness scores 88/100 and the sweet spot 88/100, both high enough that off-centre contact still produces a playable ball. At $170 it is more paddle than most beginners need, but it will not hold you back.

Is the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 worth the price?

At $170 it sits in the 33rd percentile of the database for cost and the 70th for IQ score. If those numbers do not line up for you, the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 16 at $99 is the value alternative we point people to.

How does the Double Black Diamond Control V2 compare to the Radius CGS 16?

They are close on DNA. The Double Black Diamond Control V2 reads power 80 / control 90 / spin 88 against 79 / 91 / 88 for the Radius CGS 16, at $170 versus $230. Our full head-to-head breaks down every trait.

Is the 16 mm better than the 14 mm version?

A 16 mm core has longer dwell time, which is what produces softer resets and more repeatable placement. The 14 mm build trades that dwell for a faster, poppier response off the face. Control players take 16 mm; players who want the ball gone quickly take 14 mm.

Is the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control V2 approved for tournament play?

Sanctioned play requires the model to appear on USA Pickleball's official approved-equipment list. Six Zero submits its retail models for approval, but approval is per model and configuration, so check the current USAP list for the exact Double Black Diamond Control V2 build before you enter a sanctioned event. We do not list approval status we have not verified.

Does the Double Black Diamond Control V2 have good spin?

Spin scores 88/100 — the 38th percentile of our database (below the database average) — off a Raw Toray T700 carbon face. Spin is not this paddle's strength — several paddles in the same price band score meaningfully higher.

Is the Double Black Diamond Control V2 head heavy?

Swing weight is 111 kg·cm² and twist weight 6.8. That is light and fast through the swing path, which favours hands battles over plow-through. Static weight is 8 oz.

Does the Double Black Diamond Control V2 benefit from lead tape?

Yes — at 111 kg·cm² there is room to add. Tape at 3 and 9 o'clock raises twist weight and stability with the smallest hit to hand speed; tape at 12 adds power and plow-through but slows the paddle noticeably. Any added weight can affect tournament legality if it changes the paddle beyond the approved configuration.

What is the best overgrip for the Double Black Diamond Control V2?

The stock handle is 5.25 in long with a 4.25 in circumference. A thin tacky overgrip adds roughly 1/16 in of circumference and a few grams above the balance point — the cheapest way to fine-tune fit. If your hand is larger than the 4.25 in stock size, build up with an under-wrap first rather than stacking overgrips.

What should I replace the Double Black Diamond Control V2 with when it wears out?

Face wear shows up as lost spin long before the core dies. The straight replacement is another Double Black Diamond Control V2; if you want to change something, the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 16 adds control (96 vs 90) and the Selkirk Labs Project Boomstik Elongated 16 adds power (95 vs 80).

Who is the Double Black Diamond Control V2 best for?

Intermediate players upgrading from a starter paddle. Skill levels we would put on it: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Handle length of 5.25 in suits one-handed backhands; two-handers will find it short.

What shape and size is the Double Black Diamond Control V2?

standard shape, 16 in long by 7.9 in wide, 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene honeycomb core, Raw Toray T700 carbon face, 8 oz. Released 2026.