EVO Control Max
Selkirk SLK · Widebody
- Power
- 6 out of 10
- Control
- 8 out of 10
- Spin
- 7 out of 10
- Sweet spot
- 9 out of 10
Six Zero · $99
Six Zero Quartz
DBD pedigree at a first-paddle price.
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Our take
Raw carbon spin and calm control from the brand behind the Double Black Diamond, in a friendlier shape and price. An excellent first serious paddle.
- Best forFirst serious paddle for players who already know they're hooked.
- The catchLacks put-away power against better step-up paddles — stronger players outgrow it quickly.
Scores
Out of 10.
How it plays
- PowerSneaky good
- 6 out of 10
- ControlGreat
- 8 out of 10
- SpinGreat
- 8 out of 10
- Sweet spotGreat
- 7.5 out of 10
For you
- Pop-up safetyGreat
- 7.5 out of 10
- Arm comfortCertified menace
- 8.5 out of 10
- Beginner-safeCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
- ValueCertified menace
- 9 out of 10
Scores synthesized from independent reviews and community consensus as of mid-2026. We keep refining them as real Noobs (including us) log court time.
Specs
- WidebodyBiggest sweet spot, least reach
- 7.6–8.2 ozon the scales
- Swing weight 108easy to swing, quick at the net
- Twist weight 6.4smaller sweet spot
- 5" handleone-handed
- 15mm corein between
- Honeycomb coreThe usual build: crisp, and quieter when thick
- Carbon facemore spin, you make the power
- $99typical price
- USA Pickleball approvedfine for tournaments
Swing and twist weight measured by Six Zero.
Good for
- BeginnerNew, or under 6 months
- LightweightEasy to swing
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