Head to head
Diadem Warrior Edge vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
Same 16mm core and hybrid shape; they differ on dimensions, handle, face and core, price and warranty.
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What's actually different
Generated from the brands' published specs. Nothing here comes from lab testing; see how we read specs.
Shape
Both are hybrid shapes, at 16.4" × 7.5" for the Diadem Warrior Edge and 16.3" × 7.6" for the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm.
Handle
The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm has the longer handle: 5.5" against 5", which leaves more room for a two-handed backhand.
Face and core
Face: Etched carbon fiber (carbon) on the Diadem Warrior Edge, T700 raw carbon fiber with permanent texture (raw carbon) on the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm. Core: Polypropylene honeycomb (8mm cell) against Honeycomb polymer.
Price
The Diadem Warrior Edge costs $5 less right now: $175 list price against $180 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21).
Warranty
Warranty is 6 months on the Diadem Warrior Edge and 12 months on the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm.
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 16mm core.
- Weight: Listed weights are within 0.1 oz: 8 oz for the Diadem Warrior Edge and 8.1 oz for the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm.
- Swingweight: Swingweight is not published for the Diadem Warrior Edge, so we can't compare it.
- Twistweight: Twistweight is not published for the Diadem Warrior Edge, so we can't compare it.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Diadem Warrior Edge
if…
Nothing in the published specs favors it. Choose it on looks, availability or which store you prefer.
Full specs and who it's forPick the
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16mm
if…
- You hit two-handed backhands and want the longer 5.5" handle.
Specs side by side
| Spec | DiademWarrior Edge | Six ZeroDouble Black Diamond Control 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $175 list | $180 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) |
| List price | $175 | $180 |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Weight | 8 oz | 8.1 oz |
| Swingweight | Not published | 114 |
| Twistweight | Not published | 6.8 |
| Length × width | 16.4" × 7.5" | 16.3" × 7.6" |
| Handle length | 5" | 5.5" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.125" |
| Balance point | 24 cm | Not published |
| Face | Etched carbon fiber (Carbon) | T700 raw carbon fiber with permanent texture (Raw carbon) |
| Core | Polypropylene honeycomb (8mm cell) | Honeycomb polymer |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 months | 12 months |
| Sold at | Amazon | Amazon, JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 |
Bold values differ. "Not published" means the brand does not list that number, so we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Specs come from each brand's product page on the date shown.