Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
Franklin
FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
$104.99
8.5–8.8 oz · 16mm core · Elongated
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Six Zero
Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
$219.99
7.9–8.1 oz · 16mm core · Widebody
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. Diff highlighted when one paddle leads by 0.5+ points.
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.
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Find my paddleThe value vs. premium matchup
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is the value pick at $104.99. Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is the premium option at $219.99 — you're paying for the Toray T700 raw carbon fiber.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm | Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.5–8.8 oz | 7.9–8.1 oz |
| Shape | Elongated | Widebody |
| Core thickness | 16mm | 16mm |
| Core material | Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected perimeter; double-thermoformed unibody frame | Polypropylene honeycomb |
| Face material | T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture | Toray T700 raw carbon fiber |
| Handle length | — | 5.5" |
| Price | $104.99 | $219.99 |
What the spec differences mean
- Weight. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm is listed at 8.5–8.8 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 Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is 0.6 oz lighter. How paddle weights compare across our catalog
- Face material. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm lists its face as T700 raw carbon fiber with peel-ply texture; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm lists Toray T700 raw carbon fiber. Paddle face materials explained
- Core material. Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm lists its core as Polymer honeycomb with foam-injected perimeter; Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm lists Polypropylene honeycomb. Paddle core materials explained
Who each paddle is for
Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm
Best for 3.5+ players who prioritize control and reach who play with an aggressive, planted swing. The elongated shape extends your reach at the kitchen line, the 16mm core gives you a soft touch window, and the raw textured carbon face holds spin on rolls and resets.
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
Both are great. Pick by playstyle, not specs.
Pick the Franklin FS Tour Dynasty 16mm if…
- you swing through the ball and want plow-through on drives
- you like extra reach at the kitchen line
- you spin a lot of rolls and topspin serves
Pick the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm if…
- you want quicker hands in fast kitchen exchanges
- you want a bigger, more forgiving sweet spot
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