Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — CFC carbon fiber surface face

    Honolulu Pickleball Company

    J3CR 16mm

    $195

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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.

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mmSix Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
    Power — Honolulu Pickleball Company +3.2
    6.1 vs 2.9
    Hand speed — Six Zero +3.5
    3.0 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — even
    10.0 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — Six Zero +5.3
    4.4 vs 9.7

    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    These two are closely matched on paper. Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm and Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm differ mostly in small spec details — pick on feel.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.9–8.1 oz

    Shape

    WidebodyWidebody

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Core Reactor all-foam (multi-density EPP + EVA perimeter foam) with Dynamic PowerFlex + Control Joint TechnologyPolypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    CFC carbon fiber surfaceToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    —5.5"

    Price

    $195$219.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm at 7.9–8.1 oz. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm measures 16" × 8"; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm measures 15.88" × 8.13". The Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm is 0.13" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Face material. Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm lists its face as CFC carbon fiber surface; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm lists its core as Core Reactor all-foam; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 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 face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    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 Honolulu Pickleball Company J3CR 16mm if…

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

    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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