Six Zero Black Opal
Updated on 24 October 2026 · data with cited sources · method
The Six Zero Black Opal is a hybrid pickleball paddle with 14 mm core and ~230 g for intermediate and advanced players.
Six Zero's power paddle: hybrid shape, 14 mm dense foam core and a diamond-particle surface that keeps its spin over time.
Lab data
- Firepower (0-100 power score)
- 88/100
- Serve/drive speed
- 57.6 mph
- Punch volley speed (pop)
- 37 mph
- Spin
- 2,024 rpm
- Swing weight
- 114
- Twist weight
- 6.3
- Balance point
- 239 mm
Lab measurements by Pickleball Effect.
Where to buy the Black Opal
The page stays as a technical reference: the list price shown is the source's.
Technical specs of the Black Opal
- Brand
- Six Zero
- Model
- Black Opal
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Weight
- 8.1 oz (230 g) measured
- Length
- 41.4 cm (16.3")
- Width
- 19.6 cm (7.7")
- Handle length
- 14 cm (5.5")
- Grip circumference
- 10.8 cm (4.25")
- Core thickness
- 14 mm
- Core
- Dense closed-cell foam bonded to the face with a gel adhesive
- Face
- Diamond Tough surface with industrial diamond particles
- Approvals
- USAP, UPA-A
- Level (PadelMetrix estimate)
- Intermediate / advanced
- Style
- Attack
- List price
- $250.00 (US list price)
Sources: Pickleball Effect. Swing weight: how heavy the paddle feels in motion (higher = more stable, slower). Twist weight: resistance to twisting on off-centre hits (higher = more forgiving).
Black Opal: reviews and opinions
In Pickleball Effect's tests it reached 57.6 mph on serve, one of the highest speeds measured, with a firepower score of 88 out of 100. The reviewer describes a dense, springy feel unlike floating-core paddles, but notes that contact near the throat dies short and side-to-side forgiveness is below average for a hybrid.
Strengths
- Serve power among the highest measured
- Surface that keeps its spin
- USAP and UPA-A approved
Limitations
- Modest sweet spot
- Hard to control against pace
It suits you if
- You win points with power
- Your technique is already consistent
Better choose another paddle if
- You want a large sweet spot
- You are still building your fundamentals
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Six Zero Black Opal weigh?
According to published data it weighs 8.1 oz (230 g) measured.
How thick is the Six Zero Black Opal?
The core is 14 mm. A thin core gives more immediate pop and less control in the soft game.
Is the Six Zero Black Opal approved for tournaments?
Yes: it is listed as USAP, UPA-A approved.
What level is the Six Zero Black Opal for?
In our estimate, based on materials, weight and reviews: intermediate / advanced level.
Page updated on 24 October 2026.