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Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm vs Six Zero Black Diamond Power 14mm
Side-by-side comparison with lab-tested specs
Specs Comparison
Spec
Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 14mm
Price
$199.99
$180
Swing Weight
114
112
Twist Weight
6.26
6.38
Weight
8 oz
7.9 oz
Core
16.5mm
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Power
57.7 MPH
58.1 MPH
Pop
36.9 MPH
36.4 MPH
Spin
2183 RPM
2104 RPM
Shape
Hybrid
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Face
Composite
Composite
Build
Gen 3
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Balance
241mm
239mm
Pickleball Apes Pulse S 16mm
This paddle delivers 84th percentile power (57.7 MPH), plush 16mm+ feel, 85th percentile spin (2183 RPM) — a all-court option in a hybrid shape.
Pros
- +Above-average power at 57.7 MPH (84th percentile, avg 56.4)
- +Solid pop at 36.9 MPH (77th percentile) for net exchanges
- +Outstanding spin at 2183 RPM — 85th percentile for heavy serves and thirds (avg 1988)
- +Thick core (16mm+) provides a soft, controlled feel with a large sweet spot
- +Latest-generation thermoformed construction for premium feel and consistency
Cons
- −Thick core trades some pop and hand speed for control
Best For
Power PlayersSpin-Heavy Players
Code: PBSTUDIO — 10%
Six Zero Black Diamond Power 14mm
This paddle delivers 89th percentile power (58.1 MPH) — a versatile option.
Pros
- +Elite power — 58.1 MPH puts it in the 89th percentile of all paddles tested (avg 56.4)
- +Good spin generation at 2104 RPM (70th percentile)
Cons
Best For
Power Players
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