Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm

    Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm 8.5oz 16mm pickleball paddle — T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture face

    Franklin

    FS Tour Dynasty 16mm

    $104.99

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    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm

    $219.99

    Pickle's 5-axis score

    Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across the 322-paddle catalog. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.

    Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mmSix Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
    Power — Franklin +7.0
    9.9 vs 2.9
    Hand speed — Six Zero +5.4
    1.1 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — Six Zero +5.1
    4.9 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    10.0 vs 9.7

    The value vs. premium matchup

    Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is the value pick at $104.99. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is the premium option at $219.99 — you're paying for the Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    8.5–8.8 oz7.9–8.1 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedWidebody

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected perimeter; double-thermoformed unibody framePolypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply textureToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    —5.5"

    Price

    $104.99$219.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is listed at 8.5–8.8 oz; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm at 7.9–8.1 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is 0.6 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Face material. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm lists its core as Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected perimeter; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with an aggressive, planted swing. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.

    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The widebody profile gives you a generous sweet spot, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: control

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you like reach at the kitchen line

    Pick the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm if…

    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
    • ✓you want a generous sweet spot
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