Six Zero
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control
The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control is a carbon-faced paddle built for steady control, spin, and all-court play. It suits you if you value precise placement and soft shots more than maximum drive power.
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Overview
The paddle uses a 15mm polymer honeycomb core and a 700K raw carbon fiber face. Its elongated 16.6-inch shape gives you extra reach, while the 7.6-inch width keeps a useful hitting area. Reviewers consistently describe this model as stable, spin-friendly, and forgiving for a long-shaped paddle.
At 8.1 ounces, it sits in a middleweight range that should feel substantial without being extremely heavy. The raw carbon surface provides a crisp response and strong spin potential. The tapered neck and 6-inch handle support a longer, reach-oriented design, while the 4.25-inch grip suits a standard hand size.
Play style
This paddle fits a control-first game built around dinks, resets, blocks, and placed shots. Reviewers find its response predictable in the soft game, with enough stability for counters and baseline drives. The raw carbon face adds dependable spin for topspin drives, rolls, and dipping shots.
The elongated shape helps when you need extra reach at the kitchen or on wide balls. That reach can come with less quickness than a shorter, lighter shape during rapid hand battles. Look elsewhere if your main goal is maximum pop or effortless power on every drive.
Best for
- Players who want a forgiving upgrade from a basic starter paddle
- Doubles players who build points with dinks, resets, and placement
- Players who want strong spin from a raw carbon face
- Baseline players who value extra reach without choosing an extremely heavy paddle
Look elsewhere if
- Players who want maximum power and pop on drives
- Players who prefer an especially light paddle for faster hands
- Beginners who need the softest possible response and maximum off-center forgiveness
- Players who prefer a widebody shape over an elongated design
Strengths
- Raw carbon fiber face supports strong spin and a crisp, connected response
- Polymer honeycomb core favors predictable control on dinks, resets, and blocks
- Elongated 16.6-inch shape adds reach on wide balls and kitchen exchanges
- 8.1-ounce weight offers useful stability without entering a heavy-paddle range
- Reviewers consistently praise its balance of control, spin, forgiveness, and usable power
Things to consider
- Its control-focused character gives up some drive power compared with thinner, attack-oriented paddles
- The elongated shape may feel slower in fast hand battles than a shorter design
- Raw carbon faces can show wear over time
- Check the listed dimensions and core thickness carefully, since published specifications for this model vary
- The 4.25-inch grip circumference may feel large if you prefer a slim handle
Specs
| Brand | Six Zero |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8.1 oz |
| Core thickness | 15 mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb |
| Face | Carbon fiber |
| Face material | 700K raw carbon fiber |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Length | 16.6 in |
| Width | 7.6 in |
| Handle length | 6 in |
| Grip circumference | 4.25 in |
| Handle | Aerodynamically tapered neck with a 6-inch handle |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes |
Specs come from the seller's product listing and may be incomplete or change between batches. Double-check before you buy.
Sources
- SixZero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm Paddle Review
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond 16mm Review | Pickleball Studio
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Review | ProTour Gear
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Hybrid 16mm Review — 82/100 | Pickleball3
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Review - Best Control Paddle?
- Double Black Diamond Control Pickleball Paddle – Six Zero
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm: specs, RR Score and prices
- Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm — Specs, Who It's For, Alternatives | Just Pickle Me