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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar is cheaper at $120. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control or Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?

The Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar is the cheaper at $120. Get the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control for the stronger spec sheet, the Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar
US price $180 $120
BrandSix ZeroRonbus
Released
Weight (oz) 8.1 8.2
Length (in) 16.3 16.5
Width (in) 7.7 7.5
Core thickness (mm) 16 16
Face material Japanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured
Core material Honeycomb polymer core with foam edgewall Polypropylene honeycomb
Paddle shape hybrid hybrid
Grip length (in) 5.5 5.5
Grip circumference (in) 4.25 4.25
Spin (rpm)
Usap approved

Sources — Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control: pickleballcentral.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar: dashpickleball.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control and Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight (oz): Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 8.1 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 8.2
  • Length (in): Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 16.3 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 16.5
  • Width (in): Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control 7.7 vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar 7.5
  • Face material: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Japanese Toray 700K raw carbon fiber vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Raw Toray T700 carbon fiber, textured
  • Core material: Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control Honeycomb polymer core with foam edgewall vs Ronbus R1.16 Pulsar Polypropylene honeycomb

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