Double Black Diamond Control 16mm vs. Gladius Centurion

paddle imageDouble Black Diamond Control 16mm
paddle imageGladius Centurion

Brand

SixZeroSee all paddles
SpartusSee all paddles

Price

$180|SixZero Click for an updated price
$99.99|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.316.5

Width

7.67.5

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombPolypropylene Honeycomb

Facing Material

Japanese Toray 700K Raw CarbonToray T700 carbon fiber

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.18 - 8

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.18754.125

ThePickleballDinks Tier

S Tier
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SixZero

SixZero

2022

Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, Queensland

8 paddles

SixZero is one of our favorite paddle brands

A lot of brands that make my favorites list is because I play with a paddle that I end up loving. I am a big fan of the spin and control of the DBD 16. That was in my rotation for several months.

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Spartus

Spartus

2022

San Francisco, CA

5 paddles

Spartus, founded by Josh in San Francisco, is a performance-driven pickleball brand rooted in Josh's diverse background in engineering, law, finance, and business. With a passion for competitive sports and a deep understanding of the importance of quality equipment, Josh has combined his expertise with a team of specialists to create Spartus, a company focused on R&D and delivering high-performance pickleball paddles. Spartus is committed to meeting the needs of players at all levels, offering equipment that maximizes performance and value.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm is more expensive ($180) than Gladius Centurion ($99.99).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm and Gladius Centurion have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Gladius Centurion has a greater length (16.5 inches) than Double Black Diamond Control 16mm (16.3 inches).

  • Which paddle is wider?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm has a greater width (7.6 inches) than Gladius Centurion (7.5 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Gladius Centurion (8 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm and Gladius Centurion have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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