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    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm vs Six Zero Ruby 16mm

    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm

    $219.99

    7.9–8.1 oz · 16mm core · Widebody

    vs
    Six Zero Ruby 16mm 7.9oz 16mm pickleball paddle — Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face

    Six Zero

    Ruby 16mm

    $199

    7.9–8.2 oz · 16mm core · Widebody

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    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.

    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mmSix Zero Ruby 16mm

    Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm vs Six Zero Ruby 16mm across five scored traits: Power, Hand speed, Forgiveness, Touch, Spin.

    Comparing two is a start. Answer five quick questions and we'll rank the whole catalog for how you play.

    Find my paddle

    Close call — here's the tiebreaker

    Both paddles target control players — the choice comes down to feel and price.

    Side-by-side specs

    SpecSix Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mmSix Zero Ruby 16mm
    Weight7.9–8.1 oz7.9–8.2 oz
    ShapeWidebodyWidebody
    Core thickness16mm16mm
    Core materialPolypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb thermoformed
    Face materialToray T700 raw carbon fiberToray T700 raw carbon fiber
    Handle length5.5"5.5"
    Price$219.99$199

    What the spec differences mean

    Who each paddle is for

    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

    Six Zero Ruby 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, balanced

    Pickle's verdict

    These two play alike.

    Pick on price, feel or looks.

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