Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm vs Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro

    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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    Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro 8oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Vatic Pro

    V-Sol Pro

    $109.99

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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.

    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mmVatic Pro V-Sol Pro
    Power — Vatic Pro +4.3
    4.7 vs 9.0
    Hand speed — Six Zero +6.6
    8.4 vs 1.8
    Forgiveness — spec data unavailable
    — vs 6.7
    Touch — Vatic Pro +5.4
    4.5 vs 9.9
    Spin — even
    9.7 vs 9.7

    The value vs. premium matchup

    The Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro'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. Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro is the value pick at $109.99. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm is the premium option at $225 —

    Side-by-side specs

    Weight

    7.8–8 oz8–8.4 oz

    Shape

    —Multiple

    Core thickness

    14mm16mm

    Core material

    Polypropylene honeycombFull foam core with EVA foam perimeter

    Face material

    Toray T700 raw carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber

    Handle length

    5.5"5.3"

    Price

    $225$109.99

    What the spec differences mean

    • Weight. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm is listed at 7.8–8 oz; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro at 8–8.4 oz. At the low end of each listed range, the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm is 0.2 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
    • Core thickness. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm has a 14mm core; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 16mm core, so the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro core is 2mm thicker. What core thickness changes
    • Length and width. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm measures 16.3" × 7.5"; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro measures 16.25" × 7.5". The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm is 0.05" longer. Paddle shapes and the size rule
    • Handle length. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm has a 5.5" handle; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro has a 5.3" handle, so the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm handle is 0.2" longer. What grip length changes
    • Core material. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm lists its core as Polypropylene honeycomb; Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro lists Full foam core with EVA foam perimeter. Paddle core materials explained

    Who each paddle is for

    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

    Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro

    Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with a balanced two-handed/one-handed mix. The standard shape rewards clean contact, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw carbon face bites on spin shots.

    Playing style: power, control

    Pickle's verdict

    Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.

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

    • ✓you want a balanced all-around paddle

    Pick the Vatic Pro V-Sol Pro if…

    • ✓you swing through the ball
    • ✓you prize control on resets and dinks
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