Head to head
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm vs Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm
Same 14mm core and hybrid shape; they differ on dimensions, weight, twistweight, handle, face and core and price.
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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 16.3" × 7.6" for the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm and 16.4" × 7.6" for the Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm.
Weight
The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm is 0.4 oz heavier: 8.1 oz against 7.7 oz. Static weight alone doesn't tell you how a paddle swings; swingweight does, when the brand publishes it.
Twistweight
The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm has the higher twistweight: 6.8 against 6.2. Higher twistweight resists twisting on off-center hits, so the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm should be the more forgiving of the two when you miss the middle.
Handle
Both have a 5.5" handle. Grip circumference is 4.125" on the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm and 4.3" on the Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm.
Face and core
Face: T700 raw carbon fiber with permanent texture (raw carbon) on the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm, T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (raw carbon) on the Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm. Core: Honeycomb polymer against PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam layer.
Price
The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm costs $50 less right now: $180 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 21) against $230 at JustPaddles (checked Oct 20).
What's the same, or can't be compared
- Core thickness: Both have a 14mm core.
- Swingweight: Swingweights are close: 113 for the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm and 114 for the Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm.
Who should pick which
Pick the
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 14mm
if…
- You want more forgiveness on off-center hits (twistweight 6.8).
- You want to spend less: it is $50 cheaper right now.
- You want to buy on Amazon; the other paddle is not sold there.
Pick the
Franklin C45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm
if…
- You prefer a lighter paddle (7.7 oz).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Six ZeroDouble Black Diamond Control 14mm | FranklinC45 Carbon Fiber Dynasty 14mm |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $180 at JustPaddles (Oct 21) | $230 at JustPaddles (Oct 20) |
| List price | $180 | $230 |
| Shape | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Core thickness | 14 mm | 14 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 7.7 oz |
| Swingweight | 113 | 114 |
| Twistweight | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Length × width | 16.3" × 7.6" | 16.4" × 7.6" |
| Handle length | 5.5" | 5.6" |
| Grip circumference | 4.125" | 4.3" |
| Balance point | Not published | Not published |
| Face | T700 raw carbon fiber with permanent texture (Raw carbon) | T700 carbon fiber with 45-degree peel-ply texture (Raw carbon) |
| Core | Honeycomb polymer | PowerFlex polymer core with inner foam layer |
| USA Pickleball approved | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | Not published |
| Sold at | Amazon, JustPaddles | JustPaddles |
| Specs last verified | Sep 13, 2026 | Oct 20, 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.