Double Black Diamond Control 16mm vs. Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight)

paddle imageDouble Black Diamond Control 16mm
paddle imageVanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight)

Brand

SixZeroSee all paddles
SelkirkSee all paddles

Price

$180|SixZero Click for an updated price
$200|Click for an updated price

USAPA Approved

YesYes

Year Released

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Length

16.316.45

Width

7.67.44

Core Thickness

1616

Core Material

Polymer HoneycombX5+ 16mm Polypropylene Honeycomb Core

Facing Material

Japanese Toray 700K Raw CarbonT700 Raw QuadCarbon Fiber Face

Weight (Low-High)

8.1 - 8.17.4 - 7.6

Handle Length

5.55.5

Handle Grip Circumference

4.18754.25

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.

Compare all 8 SixZero paddles
Selkirk

Selkirk

2014

Hayden, ID

37 paddles

Selkirk is one of our favorite paddle brands

While priced higher than other brands like VaticPro & SixZero, I think Selkirk does more to help grow the sport than most other brands. When purchasing from Selkirk Labs, you're investing in the R&D of paddle technology. If money is of no issue, the 006 is a great paddle.

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FAQs

  • Which paddle is cheaper?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) is more expensive ($200) than Double Black Diamond Control 16mm ($180).

  • Is there a difference in the core?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm and Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) have the same core thickness (16 mm).

  • Which paddle is longer?

    Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) has a greater length (16.45 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 Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) (7.44 inches).

  • Which paddle is heavier?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm has a greater weight (8.1 oz) than Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) (7.5 oz).

  • Which paddle has a longer grip?

    Double Black Diamond Control 16mm and Vanguard Control - Invikta (Lightweight) have the same handle length (5.5 inches).

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