Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm
Who This Paddle Is For
power, spin
Elongated Black Diamond variant; T700 raw carbon, 16mm for power players who want reach.
About the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm
The Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm is a elongated-shape pickleball paddle with a toray t700 raw carbon fiber face over a 16mm core. It comes in around 7.8–8.2 oz with a 5.5" grip. Listed price: $180.
Playstyle fit: power, spin. The elongated shape favors reach and spin generation.
Elongated Black Diamond variant; T700 raw carbon, 16mm for power players who want reach.
Available direct from Six Zero.
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16mm core, toray t700 raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for bangers and tennis converts who want easy putaways.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Spec-grounded, quartile-ranked across our 322-paddle catalog. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 8.5 / 10
- Hand speed
- 6.5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 4.9 / 10
- Touch
- 9.9 / 10
- Spin
- 9.7 / 10
Top 32% of catalog on power
At the catalog median on hand speed
Below the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Top 30% of catalog on spin
Who it's for
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.
Should you buy the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm?
Best for
3.5-4.5 doubles power players; elongated fiberglass-face power, drives and putaways over forgiveness.
Who should buy the Black Diamond Power 16mm
Buy it if you're a 3.5-4.5 doubles player who wants raw putaway power without paying $300. The fiberglass face hits hot and lively for a 16mm core, the build is fast and aerodynamic, and the elongated frame adds reach and leverage. A genuine mid-premium power buy that punches above its price.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a soft, forgiving feel. The fiberglass face and stiff build give a firm, board-like response with a tight sweet spot, so off-center hits don't flatter you the way the carbon-faced Double Black Diamond does. Touch-first dinkers and players still grooving clean contact should look at a more forgiving control paddle.
The main tradeoff
You trade a soft, forgiving feel for raw pop. The stiff fiberglass build hits hard and fast but plays board-like, with a tight sweet spot that punishes the mishits a plusher control paddle would forgive.
Is it worth it?
At $219.99 it genuinely punches above its price for power, undercutting the $300 flagships with a hot, fast face. If pop is your priority and you've got clean, repeatable contact, it's one of the best value power paddles in the catalog. Players who want forgiveness should look at the carbon control sibling.
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Last updated: 2026-06-28
Price & Availability
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Zero (direct) | $180 | In stock | Buy → |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm USA Pickleball approved?
USA Pickleball approval status for the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm is not yet verified. Check equipment.usapickleball.org for the latest status before tournament play.
What's the core thickness of the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm?
The Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm uses a 16mm polymer honeycomb core paired with a toray t700 raw carbon fiber face. Thicker cores (16mm+) trade some power for better control and a softer feel.
Who is the Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm best for?
The Six Zero Black Diamond Power 16mm is best for players who prioritize a power game and prefer a elongated shape, in the 7.8–8.2 oz weight range.