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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Infinity vs Thrive Surge

On published specifications these two are very close. Every derived index sits within 8 points, which is inside the margin of an estimate built from spec sheets. Choose on price, handle length, or whichever brand you can demo.

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Specification comparison of Double Black Diamond Infinity and Surge
Spec
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Infinity pickleball paddle
Six ZeroDouble Black Diamond Infinity
Thrive Surge pickleball paddle
ThriveSurge
Price (MSRP)Manufacturer Spec$220.00$199.00
PowerDerived5050
ControlDerived6666
SpinDerived8888
ForgivenessDerived5151
Swing weight indexDerived4646
Core thicknessManufacturer Spec16 mm16 mm
Face materialManufacturer SpecRaw carbonRaw carbon
Core materialManufacturer SpecPolypropylene honeycombPolypropylene honeycomb
ShapeManufacturer SpecHybridHybrid
LengthManufacturer Spec16.2"16.2"
WidthManufacturer Spec7.7"7.7"
Handle lengthManufacturer Spec5.5"5.5"
Static weightManufacturer Spec8.09 oz8.09 oz
Balance pointDerived21.4 cm21.4 cm
ThermoformedManufacturer SpecNoNo
USAP approvedManufacturer SpecYesYes
ReleasedManufacturer Spec20242024

These two are hard to separate

Every derived index is within a few points. Our scores come from spec sheets, and spec sheets can't capture feel — at this margin the honest answer is that you should demo both rather than trust a number.

Analysis

Where they actually differ

Only differences big enough to matter are listed. Anything inside the margin of an estimate is left out.

Price
Thrive Surge is $21 cheaper at MSRP.
Six Zero Double Black Diamond Infinity pickleball paddle

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Six Zero Double Black Diamond Infinity

  • You prefer the brand or the feel

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Thrive Surge pickleball paddle

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Thrive Surge

  • Budget matters — it's $21 less

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