Six Zero Ruby Pickleball Paddle Review

Looking for a pickleball paddle with explosive power and exceptional spin? The Six Zero Ruby might be your perfect match. This all-court DuPont™ Kevlar® paddle from Australian paddle maker Six Zero offers a unique playing experience compared to traditional carbon fiber options, emphasizing powerful drives and grippy touch shots.

Key Features:

• Powerhouse Performance: The Ruby boasts slightly more power than the popular Double Black Diamond (DBD) paddle, particularly on bigger swings like drives and smashes. It tends to have a little more pop than the DBD on drives and putaways but for more controlled shots such as dinking and drops, the difference is not noticeable.
• Higher Spin Potential: The Ruby's rough surface texture generates incredible spin, exceeding even the DBD's capabilities. This translates to sharper angles, improved drop shot control, and devastating topspin serves.
• Large Sweet Spot: Similar to the DBD, the Ruby features a large sweet spot for off-center hits, making it forgiving for beginners and experienced players alike.
• Control: The Ruby's feel differs from carbon fiber paddles. It offers a slightly lighter and softer touch that requires some adjustment compared to stiffer models. However, after familiarization, control remains excellent, rivaling the DBD.

Comparison to Similar Paddles:

• Double Black Diamond (DBD): The Ruby builds upon the DBD's strengths, offering more power and exceptional spin while maintaining a comparable sweet spot and forgiveness. However, the DBD might offer a tad more immediate control due to its less variable feel.
• Black Diamond (BD): While the BD reigns supreme in raw power, the Ruby provides a more well-rounded experience with controllable power, superior spin, and a larger sweet spot.
• Pickleball Apes Proline Energy S: The Proline Energy S uses both carbon fiber and DuPont™ Kevlar® as a weave for its paddle face. Therefore, its feel is slightly more similar to the Ruby than the DBD regarding the ball impacting the paddle face. However, the shape while not identical, is nearly the same and provides similar benefits. The Ruby and Pro Line Energy S have a nearly identical swing weight and their handle lengths are both 5.5 inches long. 

Additional Considerations:

• Weight: The Ruby is slightly heavier than the DBD and BD. While noticeable, this weight difference shouldn't hinder paddle performance for most players.
• Durability: Six Zero advertises long-lasting grit, but it seems comparable with the durability of the DBD. 
• Paddle Erasers: Be sure not to use paddle erasers on the Ruby as it has a DuPont™ Kevlar® surface and NOT a carbon fiber face. Using paddle erasers on a Ruby may damage the surface.

Conclusion:

The Six Zero Ruby is a powerful and versatile paddle ideal for aggressive players seeking exceptional spin and a forgiving feel. Its unique characteristics might require a brief adjustment period for players accustomed to carbon fiber paddles. However, once one has become familiar with DuPont™ Kevlar® paddle surfaces, the Ruby unlocks a new level of power and spin potential on the court.

You can purchase the Six Zero Ruby Pickleball paddle HERE.