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Double Black Diamond Control
$161
Six Zero
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
Quartz
$71
Six Zero
Quartz – 15mm
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Quick verdict

Main split: Forgiveness-leaning (Quartz) vs Value-leaning (Quartz).

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Decision shortcuts

If you want forgiveness, start with Quartz (wider face).

If you want value, start with Quartz (lower listed price).

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Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm

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Quartz
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Key differences

  • Minimum price: Quartz is cheaper by $90.00 ($71.00 vs $161.00)
  • Thickness: Quartz is thinner by 1mm (15 mm vs 16 mm) — often feels firmer and more pop-leaning.
  • Length: Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm is longer by 8mm (16.3 in (414 mm) vs 16 in (406 mm)) — adds reach and leverage.
  • Width: Quartz is wider by 10mm (7.9 in (201 mm) vs 7.5 in (191 mm)) — usually offers a bigger sweet spot.
  • Face material: Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon vs Raw Carbon

Bottom line

View Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm retailersView Quartz retailers
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
Price$161
Weight8.1 oz
Thickness16 mm
Core--
Quartz – 15mm
Price$71
Weight—
Thickness15 mm
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These paddles differ in price, thickness, dimensions and materials.

Price:$71 – $161
Thickness:15mm – 16mm
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Differences of ≥5g weight, ≥1mm thickness, ≥$20 price, or any material change

Pricing

Prices from Australian retailers. Range reflects different colorways and retailers.

Minimum priceDifferent
$90 range
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
$161.00
Quartz – 15mm
$71.00
Maximum priceDifferent
$140 range
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
$239.95
Quartz – 15mm
$99.99

Thickness

ThicknessDifferent
1mm range
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
16 mm
Quartz – 15mm
15 mm

Dimensions

LengthDifferent
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
16.3 in (414 mm)
Quartz – 15mm
16 in (406 mm)
WidthDifferent
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
7.5 in (191 mm)
Quartz – 15mm
7.9 in (201 mm)

Materials

Face materialDifferent
Double Black Diamond Control - 16mm – 16mm
Japanese Toray 700K Raw Carbon
Quartz – 15mm
Raw Carbon
How we detect differences

We highlight specs as "different" when they exceed these thresholds:

  • Weight: 0.2 oz (5g) or more difference
  • Thickness: 1mm or more difference
  • Price: $20 or more difference
  • Materials: Any difference in core or face material