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A former college squash player found the Black Opal gave much more power than their J2K with crisp, precise drives from the same controlled swing.
“I was struggling to modulate how much power to put on a drive with the J2K for low drives, but the Black Opal made it easy to get precise, crisp drives with the same controlled swing.”
Thinks the Black Opal is ultimately a better paddle if you can control it, but it's unforgiving and heavy stock.
“I do believe it's ultimately a better paddle, IF you can control it.”
After 3-4 hours of play, the Black Opal is their most powerful paddle and favorite, with amazing control and a better sweet spot than reviews suggest.
“Control is amazing, the ball goes where I actually want it to go, top spins dip fast, I was hitting angles that I wasn't hitting before”
Their Black Opal is their favourite paddle: about 10 hours to break in and six months to feel great, but it's now losing grit.
“To be specific, it took about 10 hours to break in and 6 months for it to feel great. Now it’s losing grit.”
Eleven months with the Black Opal: a slight corner crack that doesn't affect play, which Six Zero replaced anyway; it took a month to dial in after a CRBN, but they absolutely love it.
“Good company and I absolutely love the paddle.”
Still great nearly a year on at 4–10 hours a week, with no noticeable grit wear.
“Black Opal is still great nearly a year later at this point.”