JOOLA Pro IV vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm

    JOOLA Pro IV 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Carbon fiber face

    JOOLA

    Pro IV

    $249.95

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    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm 7.8oz 14mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Double Black Diamond Control 14mm

    $225

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    Pickle's 5-axis score

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

    JOOLA Pro IVSix Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm
    Power — JOOLA +4.9
    9.6 vs 4.7
    Hand speed — Six Zero +5.4
    3.0 vs 8.4
    Forgiveness — spec data unavailable
    4.9 vs —
    Touch — JOOLA +5.4
    9.9 vs 4.5
    Spin — Six Zero +5.3
    4.4 vs 9.7

    Control-first vs. power-first

    The JOOLA Pro IV's 16mm core delivers a more forgiving sweet spot, while the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm's 14mm core trades a little plush feel for quicker ball speed. Both paddles target power players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.9–8.3 oz7.8–8 oz

    Shape

    Elongated—

    Core thickness

    16mm14mm

    Core material

    Polymer honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    Carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.5"5.5"

    Price

    $249.95$225

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. JOOLA Pro IV is listed at 7.9–8.3 oz; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm at 7.8–8 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. JOOLA Pro IV has a 16mm core; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm has a 14mm core, so the JOOLA Pro IV core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. JOOLA Pro IV measures 16.5" × 7.5"; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm measures 16.3" × 7.5". The JOOLA Pro IV is 0.2" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Face material. JOOLA Pro IV lists its face as Carbon fiber; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
    • Core material. JOOLA Pro IV lists its core as Polymer honeycomb; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    JOOLA Pro IV

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the face surface keeps spin honest without overdoing it.

    Playing style: power, spin

    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm

    Best for intermediate players (3.5-4.5) looking for a balanced upgrade who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 14mm core balances pop and control, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

    Pick the JOOLA Pro IV if…

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

    Pick the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm if…

    • ✓you want a balanced all-around paddle
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