Black Opal 14mm

Love this paddle, the feel and power are great, once you get used to the Opal it’s hard to switch to anything else. The sound and thonkyness is addicting.

The pop is incredible and the control for soft shots is wonderful. You have to learn how to drive this “Ferrari” but it’s worth it.

I got a bubble in my paddle, sent a request for a replacement with the video proof of purchase and everything, the chat went cold and I never heard back.

I initially purchased one of the pre-production models about 4 months before it went public and I loved the feel of the paddle. I used the Black Opal in a couple tournaments and finished on the podium in all of them. After about 4 weeks I saw a one inch dent near the top off the paddle, and I saw some other people post about the same issue, but it didn't affect play. After a couple months, that portion of the paddle started to deteriorate. I sent it back to Six-Zero and they sent me a new paddle within 10 days. The new paddle feels even more solid than the initial one I received. I do use lead on the throat of the paddle and I really love the balance of touch near the kitchen paired with power at the baseline. After using the Double Black Diamond for about 18 months, I would highly recommend switching to the Black Opal.

I really want to love this paddle, and I do most of the time. The often cited small sweet spot is real, and I’m playing around with set up to improve. I loved my double black diamonds, and I want to feel the same about this paddle. The power, pop and spin are legitimate, but that tiny sweet spot is challenging. Only two weeks in, so giving it 4 out of 5 to account for my adaptation.

i love this paddle so much that i got another one immediately!

Ordered this when it first came out and was really in for a huge surprised.
it's a very quick paddle and very responsive and i used it for all my singles tournament thoroughly enjoyed the power it gives. The sweet spot is tighter compared to Coral and precisely because of that i'm training harder to get it on point!

Absolutely love this paddle compared to coral.

I own all of the “Next Gem” paddles. I can honestly say that the Black Opal is the finest paddle on the market in the right hands. This paddle is for advanced players who can consistently make contact in the center of the paddle and can impart multiple types of spin. Right now my main paddle is the Coral Hybrid and my tournament paddle is the Coral Elongated. Once the Black Opal comes out with an elongated version, this will change the Black Opal Hybrid/Black Opal Elongated.

My 2nd time playing with the brand new padel and the one side started to bubble. In fairness defects are possible and it was replaced quickly. The 2nd padel has got more power than the double black diamond I previously played with but the Opal is not as forgiving. The dead spots around the edges, especially at the top is really dead. Yes this means I need to strike closer to the middle but it overall is less forgiving and is better suited for players who hit the ball more consistently in the middle.
I am really enjoying the extra power which is noticeable. I would really like to make it work but at this stage will be keeping my old padel close by.

I’ve got the Coral but wanted something with a bit more punch when playing singles I bought the black Opal and balanced it up to what I like and found that it was an easy transition from the coral to the Black opal when playing singles
It gave me the little bit more punch. I needed on my drives and the result was a gold medal in a state open competition. Can’t read it highly enough.😁

So happy with my Opal. Has taken time to master it but people with good technique will find it is perfect. Has great spin, which suits me, and superb control. Can't praise it enough. 6 zero also gets a
10/10 for service and response.