Head to head

Six Zero Black Opal 14mm vs Six Zero Double Black Diamond Control

Black Opal 14mm

A$300.00

Double Black Diamond Control

A$225.00

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Specs and list prices come from the maker's own product page (retrieved 2026-10-14). Today's price comes from our daily check of the maker page. Pros and cons are our own notes based on published specs. They are not lab or on-court test results.

Same-category pair (same brand (Six Zero)). Highlighted cells are the lower maker price or more listed core thicknesses. That is not a performance ranking.

Specs side by side

	Black Opal 14mm	Double Black Diamond Control
Weight	8.0–8.3 oz	7.7–7.9 / 8.0–8.2 / 8.3–8.5 oz editions
Core	14mm	14mm, 15mm (elongated), 16mm
Shape	not published	not published
List price	A$300.00	A$225.00
Today	A$300.00 Unavailable	A$225.00
Buy	Six Zero store	Six Zero store

Differences in the published specs

Core options differ: Black Opal 14mm lists 14mm; Double Black Diamond Control lists 14mm, 15mm (elongated), 16mm.
Double Black Diamond Control is A$75.00 lower at today's maker price than Black Opal 14mm.

Black Opal 14mm: notes from the specs

👍 Pros

A thinner core option. Thinner cores are generally associated with a crisper, poppier response.
Heavier spec (up to 8.3 oz) adds mass behind the ball.

👎 Cons

The heavier end of the range can feel slower in fast hand battles.
The maker doesn't clearly state the shape on its product page.
Priced in AUD on the maker's site. Shipping and exchange costs for US buyers vary.
Shown as unavailable on the maker's site at our last check.

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Double Black Diamond Control: notes from the specs

👍 Pros

Comes in more than one core thickness (14mm, 15mm (elongated), 16mm), so you can pick the feel you prefer.
A 16mm+ core option. Thicker cores are generally described as softer and more control-friendly.
A thinner core option. Thinner cores are generally associated with a crisper, poppier response.
Heavier spec (up to 8.5 oz) adds mass behind the ball.
Lighter spec (from 7.7 oz) favors quick hands at the kitchen.
The maker positions this model for control.

👎 Cons

The heavier end of the range can feel slower in fast hand battles.
The maker doesn't clearly state the shape on its product page.
Priced in AUD on the maker's site. Shipping and exchange costs for US buyers vary.

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These notes restate published specs. They are not lab or on-court test results.