11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN-1X
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. CRBN-1X takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-1X edges it on the overall Paddle IQ score (87.5 vs 87.3), but the two split the scored categories — pick on the one trait you care about most.
Power
94 vs 89
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Control
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
119 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 87.5 vs $220 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: CRBN-1X · $220 · IQ 87.5
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power89
- 85Control89
- 92Spin94
- 89Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability89
- 72Maneuverability71
- 90Pop83
- 82Touch87
- 86Consistency89
- 80Swing weight79
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle57
- 90Plow through88
- 76Softness78
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN-1X specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | CRBN-1X |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 87.5 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 119 |
| 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 Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Foam-injected edge-wall polymer |
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.
CRBN-1X verdict
The spin-first elongated build for players who care about how a paddle is made. Foam-injected edge walls widen the sweet spot on a shape that usually punishes off-center contact.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 90 against 83 for CRBN-1X — a 7-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, consistency, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Both sell for $220, so price cannot 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-1X leads by 5 points (87 vs 82).
Control
CRBN-1X leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.2 vs 87.9 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, elongated on the CRBN-1X.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 86.1 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, elongated on the CRBN-1X.
- Control
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 87.3 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, elongated on the CRBN-1X.
- Touch
- Control
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.7 vs 82 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, elongated on the CRBN-1X.
- Softness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want pop (+7), power (+5). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →CRBN-1X
Take CRBN-1X if you want touch (+5), control (+4). Its swing weight of 119 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-1X review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN-1X FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN-1X?
- 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-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-1X?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 89 for CRBN-1X. That comes from a 16 mm Full foam core swinging at 120 kg·cm² — mass behind the ball, not face material.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 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-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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 86). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.6 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Both list at $220. Too close to call — neither has an advantage here.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core with a Raw carbon face. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. CRBN-1X rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both are listed at 8.3 oz, though swing weight differs (120 vs 119) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the 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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