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Six Zero Black Diamond Power

$180.00

A new wave of paddle tech is here and Six Zero is leading the charge. The Black Diamond Power is setting a new standard for all-court paddles that pack a punch.

  • Control: 82
  • Power: 89
  • Spin: 96
  • Forgiveness: 88

Ratings are 1-100.

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Overview

Custom Six Zero neoprene paddle cover included with paddle ($20 value).

Six Zero is pushing paddle tech forward with their new Fusion Edge Technology and high-tech production process. They didn’t stop there, though. Introducing a first of its kind raw fiberglass face that can spin the ball better than your typical raw carbon paddle.

The Black Diamond’s fiberglass face combined with the Fusion Edge Technology gives it more power than you should get from a thick, 16 mm core. Its surprising power is paired with high stability, good forgiveness, and big spin.

It’s great for the player coming from a pure power paddle like a Selkirk Power Air but wants something more stable and forgiving without giving up a lot of power. Or, the person looking for a boost in offensive ability but doesn’t want to give up the benefits of a thicker core paddle.

Six Zero Black Diamond technology:

High-Tech Production Process: To produce the highest quality paddles the Double Black Diamond is manufactured using multi-stage cold and hot mold process technology.

Aerodynamically Engineered Flared Design: The paddle’s shape is designed to optimize reach and aerodynamics. A slightly flared shape improves the sweet spot in the core hitting zone of the paddle.

Raw Fiberglass Textured Surface: The Six Zero Team worked closely with material engineers to develop a proprietary premium Japanese raw fiberglass textured surface that provides amazing spin, grip and feel on the ball. Multiple interwoven layers add strength, power and controlled pop.

Carbon Fusion Edge Technology: To improve robustness, durability and responsiveness the Six Zero Team have developed Carbon Fusion Edge Technology. Foam injection followed by a light-weight carbon seam fusing the top and bottom faces of the paddle results in a crisp feel and an increased sweet spot that radiates around the paddle perimeter.

Premium Honeycomb Polymer Core: Tried and tested to ensure the ultimate power engine for lasting performance. The 16mm thick core gives the best power to control ratio.

Carbon Fused Elongated Handle: To maximize strength and performance Six Zero engineers have designed a 3D carbon fused handle. The carbon face and fusion edge technology extends down the full length of the handle and is forged together under heat and pressure – 3D carbon. The construction is designed to reduce vibration, ensuring comfortable play and a responsive feel. The design allows for optimal flex, improving the paddle neck sweet spot. A tapered neck and a 5.3” elongated handle accommodates double backhand players. The handle is finished with a premium custom Six Zero perforated leather grip with a 4.25” circumference – suited to all sized hands.

Perfectly Balanced: Our engineering and quality control team paid particular attention to the importance of a perfectly weighted and balanced paddle. Ergonomics play an important role in player comfort and control.

USA Pickleball Approved

Paddle Specs
Length x Width 16.3″ x 7.5-7.7″”
Core Thickness 16 mm
Core Material Premium Polymer
Facing Material Proprietary Japanese Raw Fiberglass
Weight 8.0 oz avg
Swingweight Standard
Handle Length 5.5″
Grip Size 4.25″
Our Review

This paddle hits pretty hard, especially for a paddle with a thick, 16 mm core. It doesn’t hit as hard as a true power paddle like a Selkirk Power Air or an Engage Pursuit paddle but it wasn’t too far off. I’m categorizing it as an all-court paddle though it leans toward the power side.

Its raw fiberglass face looks the same as a raw carbon fiber surface. Even when you rub your fingers across it, it feels the same as a raw carbon fiber paddle. Its spin capabilities proved it can spin just as well and even better than your standard raw carbon paddle too. As mentioned above, this paddle gets up to 100 RPMs more than a typical raw carbon paddle. Fiberglass was sort of discarded when raw carbon fiber facing got popular in 2022 but this paddle breathes new life into fiberglass.

It has a stiffer, solid feel to it but it’s not an ugly feeling like the Selkirk Power Air paddles or the ProKennex Black Ace. It has a good sized sweet spot, but is a little tighter compared to the Double Black Diamond Control. This is expected. Fiberglass is known for giving you extra power but sacrifices a bit of the sweet spot in return. However, its power is comparable to many thinner, 14 mm paddles that have even smaller sweet spots than this one.

I didn’t connect with the paddle the first time I played with it. The extra power took me a session of drilling and a round of games to dial in. But I did end up dialing it in. I never fell in love with its stiffer, solid feel but I didn’t mind it and liked the extra pop it gave me. This paddle won’t enhance your soft game, but if you have developed soft game then it doesn’t hurt it, either. It will help you offensively with its higher level of power combined with excellent spin.

The bottom line: Six Zero’s Black Diamond Power is a great combo of power, stability, and forgiveness but does have an adjustment period to get used to its extra pop and feel for the soft game.

Ratings:

  • Power 89
  • Control 82
  • Spin 96
  • Forgiveness 88

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Reviewer: Braydon (4.8 DUPR)

Manufacturer Warranty

Premium Diamond Series paddles have a Limited 120 Day (4 month) warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship of the paddle. Warranty is non-transferable and only valid to the original purchaser. 

What is not covered by the warranty? 

  • Normal wear and tear, abuse and negligence. This includes the grip, edge guard and face materials.
  • Any modifications made to the paddle.
  • Fading of graphics.
  • Hitting other objects (other than the pickleball) such as the ground or other paddles (this can weaken the paddle or loosen the trim).
  • Not being the original purchaser.
  • Used in commercial applications or rentals.

Replacement paddles are not covered under warranty.

To submit a warranty claim, email [email protected].

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