I bought the Ruby a month ago. Ended putting some lead weight at 11 and 3 position, which took it to 8.7 oz. And one overgrip ( I’m a tennis player first ). I like it a lot! I also own a PA Energy Pro and a Hudef Gen 2.
I put some tungsten tape on my Ruby too. It's kinda heavy but I still don't feel that slow playing with it. I still love it. It's my main paddle over the DBD. I still love the DBD though
I love my Ruby. Very good control with drops and overall placement. Blocks are effortless with a high percentage of them landing in the kitchen, unattackable. The high amount of spin is problematic for my opponents with my drive/drop shot. Just need to make sure to follow through fully. It is a little slow with back hand flicks and rolls. I use a size small hesacore grip. Weight is 8.6 oz
This was an AWESOME video. For your next video like this, it'd be great to have a single view comparison for the power, control, spin, sweetspot, and agility ratings for each paddle. That would help get a high level view of each paddle and enable viewers to make the best decision for what's right for them.
I went thru a set of 6.0 paddle, ie sapphire, DBD and Ruby, and as my skills improve to the 4.0 level, I think the Ruby with small amount of lead tape is my current choice.
I really love the Black Diamond Infinity. It has the most amazing spin of any paddle I have tried, awesome touch/hand speed/maneuverability and yet great pop/power. For me it is very much the complete paddle
Can anyone explain the feel in weight difference between the BD and the JMV heavier BD version? Is the weight spread out evenly or does it feel heavier in a certain spot?
I've never tried any of these paddles but I might end up buying the six zero ruby as it fits best my playing style. Thank you for this awesome reviews and by the way, you look very familiar. We must have met somewhere. Haha. New subscriber here.
Will let you know, just placed an order for a bag and a Ruby. Hoping it's quick and they have a US warehouse, otherwise would be better to just order from PBC or TP if not
I also found the comment about how this plays slower in the kitchen. I have the ruby, the dbd and bd and the dbd is noticeably lighter amd quicker in thr hands.
Which paddle is your favorite?
DBD 14”
@@Justintime670 very solid
I like-a the Ruby
I bought the Ruby a month ago. Ended putting some lead weight at 11 and 3 position, which took it to 8.7 oz. And one overgrip ( I’m a tennis player first ). I like it a lot! I also own a PA Energy Pro and a Hudef Gen 2.
Thanks for sharing! sounds like a good setup
I put some tungsten tape on my Ruby too. It's kinda heavy but I still don't feel that slow playing with it. I still love it. It's my main paddle over the DBD. I still love the DBD though
I love my Ruby. Very good control with drops and overall placement. Blocks are effortless with a high percentage of them landing in the kitchen, unattackable. The high amount of spin is problematic for my opponents with my drive/drop shot. Just need to make sure to follow through fully. It is a little slow with back hand flicks and rolls. I use a size small hesacore grip. Weight is 8.6 oz
thats awesome. now there a thinner ruby which might be more your speed for the flicks and rolls. hesacore grips is a nice touch as well
Exact same for me too, I think I love all the shots except flicks, but then again I don't practice them enough either.
This was an AWESOME video. For your next video like this, it'd be great to have a single view comparison for the power, control, spin, sweetspot, and agility ratings for each paddle. That would help get a high level view of each paddle and enable viewers to make the best decision for what's right for them.
Great suggestion!
Have you tried the quartz yet? Curious what you think of it
Anyone have any preference for the single Black Diamond over Ruby? I haven't been able to play with the the BD, but have been curious how it plays.
I went thru a set of 6.0 paddle, ie sapphire, DBD and Ruby, and as my skills improve to the 4.0 level, I think the Ruby with small amount of lead tape is my current choice.
yes tape can definitely change the way a paddle plays
I really love the Black Diamond Infinity. It has the most amazing spin of any paddle I have tried, awesome touch/hand speed/maneuverability and yet great pop/power. For me it is very much the complete paddle
awesome
I have a J2k pro which one would I try that is similar?
Can anyone explain the feel in weight difference between the BD and the JMV heavier BD version? Is the weight spread out evenly or does it feel heavier in a certain spot?
I think I liked the methodology the most. I appreciate the repeatability of these tests instead of the subjective methods of other reviewers
awesome thank you!
Thank you so much for the rare review of the DBD 14 mm with sweet spot evaluation and comparison against the DBD 16 mm.
Glad it was helpful! also thank you for subbing
Curious how do you measure sweet spot?
Overall amazing video and review
twist weight, explained in greater detail in this vid:
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Love the ruby. Wish it was lighter in the hands. 14mm Ruby here I come. Hope sweet spot is still generous.
ruby currently only in 16mm...
@@miroslodki2195 will just got a 14mm delivered to him from 6.0
@@miroslodki2195 Yes, we know. The 14mm is coming out soon.
yes will be cool to try the 14mm ruby version out
I have both the Ruby and the Black Diamond Power. Love both and I keep switching back and forth between the two.
awesome!
I would go for the Ruby due to the balance it brings
solid
I'm interested in upgrading from my first paddle (basic control) to a new paddle that offers more power. The search is exhausting and overwhelming.
I've never tried any of these paddles but I might end up buying the six zero ruby as it fits best my playing style. Thank you for this awesome reviews and by the way, you look very familiar. We must have met somewhere. Haha. New subscriber here.
Good choice! the best of 5 skinny singles is not settled yet... your defeat is immanent
John got wayyyyyy better looking
there's something in Austin's water
How Fast does sixzero ship? Same Day ?
Will let you know, just placed an order for a bag and a Ruby. Hoping it's quick and they have a US warehouse, otherwise would be better to just order from PBC or TP if not
Um- triple black diamond ?!?
yes just saw the willinator vid, will have to review that one too
Did not appreciate the add asking for money for the Harris campaign.
How can you give only 70 for spin again DBD that has almost 2,000 rpm? 😂
I also found the comment about how this plays slower in the kitchen. I have the ruby, the dbd and bd and the dbd is noticeably lighter amd quicker in thr hands.
Your comments don’t match the numbers!