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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle

89Universal Acclaim

The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is widely praised for its excellent balance of control and power, large sweet spot, and impressive spin capabilities. Most reviewers highlight its suitability for intermediate players and note its lightweight, well-balanced design. However, some users report durability concerns with surface wear and grip degradation over time, and a few find the grip size too small or the paddle lacking sufficient power.

Sentiment Breakdown

81 positive / 13 neutral / 6 negative

Pros

  • Excellent balance of control and power for intermediate players
  • Large, forgiving sweet spot reduces mishits and pop-ups
  • Exceptional spin generation with high RPM retention
  • Lightweight and well-balanced for quick hands and maneuverability
  • Gritty surface provides excellent ball grip and responsiveness

Cons

  • Surface wear and grip degradation after 2-3 months of regular play
  • Grip size runs small; many players need overwrap or larger option
  • Some users report insufficient power compared to other paddles

What Reviewers Mention

Control
35% of reviews
Power
27% of reviews
Spin
25% of reviews
Sweet Spot
23% of reviews
Durability
6% of reviews

Specifications

Core Thickness16 mm
Face MaterialCarbon Fiber
Exit Velocity38.07 mph mph
Spin Rate647.85 rpm rpm
Consistency2.31 sd sd
Swing Weight873.91 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Twist Weight28.52 oz/sq in oz/sq in
Balance Point9.38 in in

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Nice paddle — Pros: Well constructed, solid feel, good spin. — Cons: A little softer than I expected.

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Great Paddle — Pros: Sleek and durable — Cons: Grip not so great. Need to over grip

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60Mixed or Average

New Paddle — Pros: It has a nice sweet spot. — Cons: Lacks zip.

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Very pleased! — Pros: Large sweet spot. Great ball control. Comfortable grip. I am a 3.5 player (and a senior) looking to up my game and this is the perfect paddle for me. It took me going through 2 other paddles to finally get the one that works for my needs. It is light weight with good balance so helps me with fast hands and the responsive outer edge of the paddle is awesome when I have to reach and dip to return the ball. — Cons: none so far!

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Very nice Paddle — Pros: Solved my tendinitis issue. Seems very arm friendly. Improved my serve. Seems to have improved my overall game. — Cons: None at this point. I really can’t speak on Durability as I have only had it a week or two.

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Really enjoying this paddle! — Pros: I was a 4.0 tennis player for 30 years. Now a newbie in pickleball. I wanted a paddle that I could start out with - AND - still be happy with it as I improved. I think this paddle is going to do just that! Nice touch that they provide a very nice cover....which they should at this price. — Cons: Nothing so far!

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Great freaking paddle — Pros: Does what you want it to do. Spin Control Power Speed Fast delivery from justpaddles.com. — Cons: Nothing so far

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Great Paddl — Pros: super comfortable in every regard. — Cons: none

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The best of the best — Pros: Great control with plenty of pop for power. — Cons: A little heavy. Could do with being .3ish ounces lighter for me but still good.

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Great paddle — Pros: The control is for sure there has made a difference in my game. The spin is easy to accomplish and control. — Cons: Have not had any cons yet

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Amazing Paddle — Pros: Sweet spot is so big. Reduced pop ups at the net. — Cons: I didn’t buy it sooner

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Black Diamond — Pros: Great paddle. Easy to control drops and has great pop on drives and put aways. Love the length. — Cons: Took about a month to break in.

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Plays like an Epic Vanguard Pro Midweight — Pros: Lightweight, tacky grip, good dwell time — Cons: Grip is too fat, needs more power

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Elevate your game — Pros: Well Made Sweet spot and Control Visual Appeal Confidence in solid hits — Cons: Seems just a hair smaller Paddle Grip size could be 4.5 inch

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100Universal Acclaim

Good choice — Pros: The surface has more grit More power Comfortable grip — Cons: Not a elongated as my previous paddle

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80Universal Acclaim

Double black diamond — Pros: Gritty surface for gripping the ball, nice spin and power , overall very good — Cons: Nothing remarkable, but just can’t give it exceptional, very good paddle, happy but not elated

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LOVE IT — Pros: More control. Soft touch at the net when needed. Just love the paddle. — Cons: None

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Great — Pros: Feel, control — Cons: Wear

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Best Paddle — Pros: great spin, lots of control and plenty of power if you hiy it in the sweet spot — Cons: could have slightly more power

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This is a very soft feeling paddle — Pros: Good sweet spot. Accurate. Good pop. Really spins well. — Cons: To be totally honest I’ve only played with this paddle 4 or 5 times. I purchased it on a try to buy basis. When I think I’m going to hit a deep top spin shot, it doesn’t go deep. About a third of the time my drops end up hitting the nylon and dropping back. I keep going back to my Legacy Pro Air. Too soft.

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A pretty good paddle! — Pros: Good control and more power than the Selkirk Luxx I had been playing with and that's why I went for this paddle. — Cons: I found it a bit hard to control compared to the Luxx!

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An excellent paddle — Pros: The pros include 1. Excellent balance. 2. Large 'sweet spot" 3. Affords an Ideal combination of power and control 4. Enables quite a bit of spin. — Cons: So far I have nothing at all negative to say about the paddle.

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Great paddle — Pros: Good control — Cons: I got what I expected, not a ton of pop but I needed control. Keeps me from hitting long balls.

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The Best Paddle — Pros: Light, well balanced and plenty of pop! — Cons: None at this time

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60Mixed or Average

Not sure — Pros: Looks great. Feels great in hand. — Cons: The sweet spot seems microscopic. A lot of dead balls coming off of the paddle and I’ve only had it two months.

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80Universal Acclaim

Great paddle: This is a good all-around paddle and will serve you well if it’s a good fit for your style. I like something with a little more power, but still giving me a lot of control for a short game. While this has a good amount of power, my game might be looking for a little more than this paddle offers, but this is definitely worth a try for somebody who wants to work on the development of their all court game.

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Great paddle: This is a good all-around paddle and will serve you well if it’s a good fit for your style. I like something with a little more power, but still giving me a lot of control for a short game. While this has a good amount of power, my game might be looking for a little more than this paddle offers, but this is definitely worth a try for somebody who wants to work on the development of their all court game.

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Six zero double black diamond: Really nice paddle right from the start. Nice control and like how it feels hitting the ball. Has a great sweet spot and able to hit a good finish shot.

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Great Paddle: I have tried out a few paddles and this is by far my favorite.

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Great Paddle: I have tried out a few paddles and this is by far my favorite.

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Great paddle for control: As my game got better I knew I needed a different paddle and I decided on this paddle after some research. It is light weight and has good control. Great intermediate player option.

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100Universal Acclaim

Amazing paddle: Just used the paddle for the first time this evening, so only time will tell concerning durability and playability. That being said, my first impressions are outstanding. The control and spin abilities this paddle has are incredible. The amount of top spin you can put on the ball with this thing allows me to drop power shots in much harder-to-reach spots than I was able to previously. I always knew paddle choice made a difference, but not to this extent…it’s a night and day diff

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6.0, the standard all should follow: Ordered the Double Black Diamond, grip overwrap and a carbon fiber eraser. The quality of the paddle is evident in the detailed craftmanship and execution on the court. Very impressed with the paddle responsiveness, spin response and dwell time. The ordering process was seamless, while the order status updates and communication regarding my order were immediate and timely. The order was delivered in under 60 hours, well packaged with return directions, pre-pr

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Love it: I live in Southern California, am a former tennis player, am 60, have been playing pickleball for about 18 months, and play in 3.2-3.5 leagues and at the local rec. AI recommended this paddle after I gave it (her?) information about me as a player, including that I wanted more power. It HAS given me more power on my serve, which is awesome, though at first I was hitting a lot more serves out than usual. I wish it gave me consistently more power on speed ups and overheads, but I have to

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Control and power: The racquet has a large sweet spot and provides power and control. After much research I'm glad I landed on this racquet.

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Great Power Paddle: Love this paddle. As an intermediate beginner playing less than 2 years, I wanted to move from a control paddle to a power paddle. I am not disappointed, making shots now that my old paddle couldn't. And price is right. Would definitely recommend!

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80Universal Acclaim

Amazing... at first.: I purchased this paddle 2 months ago and it was an absolute cannon, at first. Incredible power AND control. Definitely boosted my game for about 6 weeks, but the last week or two I've noticed the pop beginning to fade and the face has lost all its grip. For context I play 1-2 nights a week, roughly 4.0 rec play. Disappointing longevity for sure but considering it's 2/3 the price of competitors, I may purchase again.

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40Generally Unfavorable

Underwhelming: This paddle might have been a dud, but I was disappointed by its performance and actually felt that a $30 paddle from Amazon had better performance.

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100Universal Acclaim

Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Paddle: I'm a intermediate player (3.5) and I love this paddle. It allows me to work on my topspin with more RPM's. It also gives me a great touch at the kitchen but without losing power like other control paddles. The wear of the Toray carbon fiber is slow and maintains high RPM's (around 2000) even after months of play. My other paddles had a big drop off by 6 month mark. Bought a second paddle because my wife started borrowing mine and has improved her n

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6.0 Double black diamond: Balanced paddle, decent sweet spot, good amount of pop but underwhelming spin.

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Bull rider with a new glove: Like with a bull rider’s new glove, the results with this Double Black Diamond paddle may be a bit hard to quantify. I formerly had a 7 year old generation one paddle, and I play at the 3.75 level. There is no question that this paddle is superior to what I was using. It is lighter, and I feel quicker with it. I also believe that I have more control and power. So I am probably riding the bull .035 seconds longer, so to speak. I’m happy, and gave my old paddle to

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Excellent Spin: This paddle has so much spin it is lethal. I would rate myself 3.0 - 3.5 so I use a lot of spin on my serves - especially when playing against a higher level player. I was using a Pickleball Apes Pro Line Energy S prior to this purchase and was impressed with the spin I got from it, but this Double Black Diamond far exceeds it. I've only used it three times and find it to be maybe a little heavier than the Pro Line - might just be that I haven't gotten used it enough to be sur

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Awesome Paddle!: I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. It's the best paddle I've played with, and I've been playing for a couple years now. It has tremendous feel and there's the added bonus that it looks really sleek.

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Diamond flush!: Solid feel, perfect balance of power and control. Love the shape. Tried adding weights to the sides but ended up taking them off after one session. DBD is perfect as-is. Having confidence in your paddle is a strong mental advantage. Very happy with my investment. Shipping was mega-quick, nicely packaged, certainly a winner.

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16mm Six Zero Double Black Diamond: I'm a 3.5 rated player. Great spin ability, better feel at the "kitchen," yet still have enough power/control for my overheads.

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Six Zero Review: Great paddle. Perfect combination of control and power. Tried several paddles before deciding that this one was the best choice for my game. My only complaint was the small diameter handle. I put a second wrap on it and that made it perfect.

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6.0 double black diamond: I recently purchased a 6.0 DBD paddle to replace my recently purchased Selkirk Luxx, paddle. The DBD has a much bigger sweet spot than the Luxx, even after I taped up the Luxx to increase the sweet spot. Don’t get me wrong the Luxx is an excellent paddle, but I get much more consistent hits with the DBD. If you are a player that almost always hits the sweet spot, the Luxx may be for you, but there isn’t a lot of difference in performance when hitting the sweet spot. The

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Best paddle I've ever had!: I read a ton of reviews on this paddle before buying. I knew I wanted a paddle that could add to my power and spin. This paddle does that in spades. I have no complaints whatsoever. Buying the paddle through Total Pickleball was a no-brainer. Their return policy is second to none. They also shipped super fast! My wife ordered one as well and had a great experience as well!

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Love it!: Super happy with my Six Zero Double Black Diamond Paddle. I was looking for more control, and this paddle has really helped with that!

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