Six Zero Boulder Opal
Updated on 24 October 2026 · data with cited sources · method
The Six Zero Boulder Opal is a hybrid pickleball paddle with 14 mm core and ~231 g for intermediate and advanced players.
The 2026 sibling of the Black Opal: same hybrid shape and 14 mm core, a little more controllable and with a SharkSkin surface, at a lower price.
Lab data
- Firepower (0-100 power score)
- 86/100
- Serve/drive speed
- 57.7 mph
- Punch volley speed (pop)
- 36.8 mph
- Spin
- 2,099 rpm
- Swing weight
- 116
- Twist weight
- 6.28
- Balance point
- 239 mm
Lab measurements by Pickleball Effect.
Where to buy the Boulder Opal
The page stays as a technical reference: the list price shown is the source's.
Technical specs of the Boulder Opal
- Brand
- Six Zero
- Model
- Boulder Opal
- Shape
- Hybrid
- Weight
- 8.14 oz (231 g) measured
- Length
- 41.4 cm (16.3")
- Width
- 19.6 cm (7.7")
- Handle length
- 14 cm (5.5")
- Grip circumference
- 10.5 cm (4.125")
- Core thickness
- 14 mm
- Core
- Not stated
- Face
- SharkSkin textured surface
- Approvals
- USAP
- Level (PadelMetrix estimate)
- Intermediate / advanced
- Style
- Attack
- List price
- $220.00 (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).
Boulder Opal: reviews and opinions
Pickleball Effect measured 57.7 mph on serve, just above the Black Opal, and very high spin (2,099 rpm). It is a little more forgiving than the Black Opal, but the sweet spot remains small and the paddle is already heavy for a hybrid. In the durability test the SharkSkin surface lost far more grit than Diamond Tough.
Strengths
- Serve power among the highest measured
- Very high spin
- Costs less than the Black Opal
Limitations
- The surface wears faster
- Small sweet spot and high weight
It suits you if
- You like the Black Opal but want more control
- You play aggressively
Better choose another paddle if
- You want a more forgiving power paddle
- You want a long-lasting surface
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Six Zero Boulder Opal weigh?
According to published data it weighs 8.14 oz (231 g) measured.
How thick is the Six Zero Boulder Opal?
The core is 14 mm. A thin core gives more immediate pop and less control in the soft game.
Is the Six Zero Boulder Opal approved for tournaments?
Yes: it is listed as USAP approved.
What level is the Six Zero Boulder Opal for?
In our estimate, based on materials, weight and reviews: intermediate / advanced level.
Page updated on 24 October 2026.