Which Six Zero Pickleball Paddle You Should Buy

The age-old debate of thinner vs. thicker when choosing a pickleball paddle has changed over the years with notable exceptions, but we found the rule to ring true for the Double Black Diamond. The 16mm was a more stable paddle on off center hits with a higher twistweight that gave us the feeling of a larger sweet spot. Players looking for max forgiveness and consistency should go with the 16.

The 14mm cut through the air like butter and made bending the ball on drives, serves, and speed-ups a blast, but we did lose some of the forgiveness in comparison to the 16mm. Offensive players capable of hitting the sweet spot consistently should consider the 14mm option, but we would recommend that they stay open to using weighted tape to enhance the stability of the paddle if they find it too unforgiving.

Players who are looking for an all-court paddle that is easy to transition to and can play a well-rounded game with out-of-the-box should choose the Double Black Diamond. Most players will benefit from the forgiveness it offers without feeling the need for more power. Players coming from or looking for a power paddle that are capable of reigning in the heat will love the pop offered by the Black Diamond, as it will let them put the most pressure on their opponents.

The traditional Double Black Diamond and Black Diamond models have more perimeter weighting out of the box thanks to their external edgeguard. The wrap around guard makes them slightly slower to swing, but it offers more forgiveness on off-center hits (unless of course you contact the edgeguard itself). If you want a high-level performance paddle out of the box and can handle a slightly heavier paddle, the traditional models are right for you.

The Infinity Double Black Diamond and Black Diamond paddles feature meticulously designed and layered carbon fiber around the perimeter creating two of the highest performing edgeless paddles in the game. The lack of an external edgeguard does makes the paddle quicker through the air and eliminates those pesky mishits off of the edgeguard, but players who are used to more weight on the perimeter will need to add it post-purchase to get their preferred balance. Players looking for the highest quality construction, value maneuverability highly, or have no issue customizing their paddle should consider the Infinity models.

Like the selection between the traditional Black Diamond and Double Black Diamond, players who need more forgiveness and are developing their game will play the best with and should choose the Infinity Double Black Diamond. Players confident in their ability to control the ball looking for tons of put-away power should choose the Infinity Black Diamond.

Kevlar is an incredibly strong material capable of withstanding impact and heat better than almost any other material on the market which in turn makes it incredibly difficult to work with. Other companies have explored and successfully launched Kevlar AND Carbon Fiber blended paddle faces, but Six Zero spent 10 months designing and developing the Ruby and had to figure out a solution to working with the finnicky material. The result of their research was an incredibly balanced all-court paddle with elite spin potential that lasts while retaining the shape and benefits of the rest of the Six Zero lineup.

Players looking for a high-performance all-court paddle that value a crisp feeling off the face, faster hand speed, and balanced performance in every category will love the Double Black Diamond (it also comes in a bit less expensive).

Players wanting the latest in spin technology that prefer a more plush feeling on contact should choose the Ruby as long as they are capable of producing some of their own power and wielding the slightly higher weight.