11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Both paddles measured on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA test. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power92
- 85Control78
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness82
- 90Sweet spot82
- 88Stability84
- 72Maneuverability74
- 90Pop90
- 82Touch72
- 86Consistency80
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight80
- 60Launch angle60
- 90Plow through88
- 76Softness60
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 82.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 116 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.6 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw carbon fiber |
| Core material | Full foam core | Thermoformed polypropylene with foam |
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 verdict
A new shape sitting between 11SIX24's Vapor hybrid and its elongated builds. The result is a big-swing power paddle with an unusually large sweet spot for the category.
11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 verdict
A pure drive paddle. Power 92, pop 90 and plow-through 88 put it in the top tier for pace, and spin 90 means those drives still dip inside the baseline.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 76 against 60 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 is $20 cheaper at $200.
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (76 vs 60).
Touch
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 10 points (82 vs 72).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
Twist weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Which one is right for your level?
Each call below re-weights the Paddle DNA traits that matter at that level, so the winner can differ from the overall pick.
Beginner
New to 3.0 — still building a consistent contact point
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the clearer pick at this level — sweet spot 90 vs 82, forgiveness 89 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 80. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Sweet spot
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 82 vs 72, control 85 vs 78, forgiveness 89 vs 82. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Touch
- Control
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 82 vs 72, control 85 vs 78, power 94 vs 92. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the clearer pick at this level — softness 76 vs 60, forgiveness 89 vs 82, twist weight 88 vs 80. Its 16 mm Full foam core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want softness (+16), touch (+10), sweet spot (+8). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →11SIX24 Vantage Power 16
Take 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 82.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16, at 116 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 92 for 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at 85 versus 78. Its 16 mm core holds the ball on the face slightly longer, which is what makes resets and dinks land shorter.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 90 for the Raw carbon fiber face on 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.6. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher forgiveness score (89) as a result.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 costs $200, $20 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on whether you actually use the traits it trades away — check the head-to-head DNA bars above before paying up.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face. 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16: 16 mm Thermoformed polypropylene with foam core with a Raw carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.5 in. Anything under 5.25 in forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel, which 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 avoids.
- Which one is better for beginners?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 89 and sweet spot 90 mean fewer mishits while your contact point is still inconsistent. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel unstable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at 8.3 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (120 vs 116) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Vantage Power 16 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on softness by 16 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $220 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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