About the Six Zero Alchemy 16mm
Six Zero's entry into Gen 4 full-foam construction; hybrid shape with plush feel.
Listed play style: balanced, control.
Where to buy: Six Zero direct.
Where to buy
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Pickle's Take
16mm core, Toray T700 raw carbon fiber face. Soft, plush feel and a forgiving sweet spot. Best for dinkers and counter-attackers who win at the kitchen line.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 4.0 / 10
- Hand speed
- 7.0 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 6.8 / 10
- Spin
- 8.7 / 10
Below the catalog median on power
Above the catalog median on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
At the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Six Zero Alchemy 16mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Alchemy 16mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.9 oz (midpoint of 7.7–8.1 oz) | lighter than 80% (13% same) | 30 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.2 in | shorter than 39% (54% same) | 28 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.3 in | shorter than 46% (31% same) | 26 other 16 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Six Zero | 7.9 oz | 3rd lightest (tied) | 16 paddles from Six Zero |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- No matching entry found on the approved list. That is not a ruling; check the list before tournament play.
- UPA-A:
- No matching entry found on the approved list.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Holbrook Fuze Hybrid 16mm: same listed weight, same core, same shape, similar listed price
Babolat RBEL Touch: same listed weight, same core, same shape, $30 cheaper
Gearbox Pro Ultimate Hyper: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $45 more
Gearbox GX2 Power Hybrid 16mm: 0.1 oz heavier, same core, same shape, $50 more
