11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN CRBN-1X

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 90 against 83 for CRBN CRBN-1X — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.

• Pop

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).

• Power

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 5 points (94 vs 89).

• Touch

  CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).

• Control

  CRBN CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).

Which one should you buy?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN CRBN-1X FAQ

Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN CRBN-1X?

CRBN CRBN-1X carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 7 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

CRBN CRBN-1X, at 119 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 CRBN CRBN-1X?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 89 for CRBN CRBN-1X. 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?

CRBN CRBN-1X at 89 versus 85. 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?

CRBN CRBN-1X scores 94 for spin off its Raw Toray T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw carbon face on 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. 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?

They are within $0 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.

Do they use the same core and face?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face. CRBN CRBN-1X: 16 mm Foam-injected edge-wall polymer core with a Raw Toray T700 carbon 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 119) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the CRBN CRBN-1X?

Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on pop by 7 points; everything else is within 5 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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