Six Zero Black Opal 14mm
$220
About the Six Zero Black Opal 14mm
Flagship power paddle from Six Zero Next Gem series. 14mm G4 Aerospace foam core + Power Gel layer + Diamond Tough raw carbon face + Shock Shield handle. Hybrid shape 16.3x7.6 in, 5.5 in handle.
Where to buy: authorized retailers.
Where to buy
| Retailer | Price | Availability | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball Central | $220 | Check retailer | Buy on Pickleball Central (opens in a new tab) |
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Pickle's Take
14mm core, Diamond Tough raw carbon fiber face. Hybrid shape that splits the difference between reach and stability. Best for players looking for a do-it-all paddle without a sharp learning curve.
- PickleSwaps editorial team
Pickle's 5-axis score
Based on published specs, ranked against all 320 paddles we cover. 0–10 per axis.
- Power
- 9.5 / 10
- Hand speed
- 1.6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 6.3 / 10
- Touch
- 3.0 / 10
- Spin
- 6.8 / 10
Top 7% of catalog on power
Bottom 10% of catalog on hand speed
At the catalog median on forgiveness
Below the catalog median on touch
Above the catalog median on spin
The Six Zero Black Opal 14mm in our database
Where it sits
| Spec | Black Opal 14mm | Position | Compared with (our database) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8.2 oz (midpoint of 7.9–8.5 oz) | heavier than all | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Length | 16.3 in | longer than 56% (44% same) | 9 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Handle length | 5.5 in | shorter than 36% (27% same) | 11 other 14–15 mm hybrid paddles |
| Weight within Six Zero | 8.2 oz | heaviest (tied) | 16 paddles from Six Zero |
Approval record
- USA Pickleball:
- On the approved list, listed as “Six Zero Black Opal RCD 14MM”. Date added on the list: Jul 15, 2025.
- UPA-A:
- On the approved list, listed as “SixZero Black Opal” (model 202914). Date added on the list: Sep 5, 2025.
Checked: USA Pickleball Nov 3, 2026; UPA-A Oct 3, 2026. Current status only.
Closest by measured specs
Six Zero Ruby Pro 14mm: 0.2 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $5 more
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 4 Hybrid 14mm: 0.1 oz lighter, same core, same shape, $10 more
Eleven Zero EZ Speed H14: 0.2 oz lighter, same core, same shape, 0.1 in shorter, similar listed price
CRBN TruFoam Waves 4 Hybrid 14mm: 0.2 oz lighter, same core, same shape, 0.1 in shorter, $20 cheaper
