Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm

    Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm 7.8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Black Diamond Power 16mm

    $180

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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.

    Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mmSix Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
    Power — Six Zero +5.6
    8.5 vs 2.9
    Hand speed — even
    6.5 vs 6.5
    Forgiveness — Six Zero +5.1
    4.9 vs 10.0
    Touch — even
    9.9 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    9.7 vs 9.7

    Reach vs. maneuverability

    Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm trades a touch of maneuverability for more reach at the line; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is easier to whip around in hand fights.

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.8–8.2 oz7.9–8.1 oz

    Shape

    ElongatedWidebody

    Core thickness

    16mm16mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb

    Face material

    Toray T700 raw carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.5"5.5"

    Price

    $180$219.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm is listed at 7.8–8.2 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 Black Diamond Power 16mm is 0.1 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Length and width. Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm measures 16.5" × 7.38"; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm measures 15.88" × 8.13" (elongated vs widebody). The Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm is 0.63" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule

    Who each paddle is for

    Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm

    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 raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power, spin

    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 Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm if…

    • ✓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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