Six Zero Double Black Diamond
Category:
Ratings:
Power
9.0
/10
Control
9.5
/10
Pop
8.5
/10
Spin
9.0
/10
$162
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Overview
This is a thermoformed unibody carbon fiber paddle with a foam-injected perimeter. It has great spin, great control, feels solid in your hands, and has a good sweet spot. This is a great paddle to get for almost any player and if you can’t make up your mind I’d suggest this one.
Paddle Specs
- Paddle Weight: 8.1oz AVG
- Paddle Length: 16.3”
- Paddle Width: 7.5-7.7”
- Grip Length: 5.5”
- Grip Circumference: 4.25”
- Surface: T700 Raw Carbon Fiber
- Core: 16mm
- Swing Weight:114
- Twist Weight:6.64
Our Review
The Six Zero Double Black Diamond 16mm tops many players’ best paddle list, and it made my top 3 even with all the great options entering the market in 2024.
This is a paddle I would recommend to anyone who wants a premium paddle but isn’t sure what specifically they want because it is just a great all-court paddle that will help you grow your game no matter your play style.
It is a jack-of-all trades paddle because it doesn’t excel in any one area but is just good all-around in every area. It has enough room on the handle at 5.5” for two-handed backhands. There is a reason it is a top seller and that is because it fits such a wide variety of people. It feels fast in your hands, has enough power and pop to put the ball away, great spin, a high twist weight (width of the sweet spot) and overall great control.
If you want to have a paddle that can just do everything then this is it. It even made my top 5 control paddle list because of how great it is in sweet spot, spin and placing the ball. I also like that Six Zero continues to come out with new designs for the Double Black Diamond which lets you stay with it as your main paddle but keep the look fresh.
Manufacturer Warranty
All paddles have a Limited 12-month structural warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship of the paddle.
- 6 month limited warranty on core materials, deformation and delamination.
- Valid for new paddles purchased from September 2023 onwards – prior to this date a 120-day core warranty applies).
- Registration is required to be eligible for the warranty.
- Warranty is non-transferable and only valid to the original purchaser.
- Proof of purchase is required (bank & credit card statements can be used).
- All paddles are inspected by our independent distribution contractor prior to shipping to customers. Any reported factory defects on arrival must be presented to Six Zero with photographic evidence prior to use – in line with the return policy (including handle plastic wrap still on handle).
- SIX ZERO may exercise the right to judge and determine whether a paddle is covered by our warranty and whether to replace it.
- Warranty does not apply to replacement paddles.
- If approved under warranty, we will aim to issue a replacement within 10 business days from arrival at our inspection facility.
- Paddles purchased from authorized retail partners must have receipt and proof of purchase with purchase date.
What is not covered by the warranty?
- Normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence. This includes the grip and edge guard and face and core materials.
- Protective Six Zero edge guard tape is recommended on edgeless infinity paddles. Edge damage on edgeless infinity paddles is not covered.
- Use of paddle in temperatures below 40F or 5oC.
- Any modifications made to the paddle after purchasing.
- Fading of graphics and wear and tear of face materials.
- Hitting other objects (other than the pickleball) such as the ground or other paddles or tennis balls.
- Rattling that does not impact performance.
- Used in commercial applications or rentals.
- Paddles sold as demos and second grade blemished paddles.
- Not being the original purchaser.
- Buying from a non-authorized SIX ZERO dealer.
- Paddles won as prizes or in give-aways.
- Paddles purchased outside of Six Zero Website, with no proof of purchase from authorized retail partner.
Why trust us?
There’s a lot of clutter and garbage on the internet, so why would you trust us?
Well, because we don’t sell paddles. We get paid a small cut when you use our discount code so it’s a win-win and we can be unbiased in our recommendations.
Furthermore, we only recommend paddles that we have personally tested. We use each paddle for a minimum of 3 weeks and try to collect and present the most objective review possible.
Sure…we give our thoughts, but we also want to give you, the reader, all the information to form your own opinion.
