11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series
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
- 94Power90
- 85Control80
- 92Spin92
- 89Forgiveness73
- 90Sweet spot74
- 88Stability79
- 72Maneuverability69
- 90Pop89
- 82Touch76
- 86Consistency80
- 80Swing weight84
- 88Twist weight72
- 60Launch angle59
- 90Plow through91
- 76Softness64
Specs
| $220 | Price | $199 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.5 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 124 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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 CRBN-1X Power Series verdict
CRBN's spin formula bolted to a thin, hot core. Serves and drives leave the face quickly, and the paddle asks a lot of your reset technique in return.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 89 against 73 for CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, pop, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series is $21 cheaper at $199.
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (89 vs 73).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Twist weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 12 points (76 vs 64).
Which one should you buy?
CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series
Take CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series if you want swing weight (+4). Its swing weight of 124 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want forgiveness (+16), sweet spot (+16), twist weight (+16). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series vs 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 79.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 124 for CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 90 for CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series. 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 80. 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 Power Series scores 92 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon face, against 92 for the Raw carbon face on 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. In practice a 0-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. 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?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series costs $199, $21 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?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series: 14 mm Power polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series, 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 CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series 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 8.5 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (120 vs 124) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-1X Power Series to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on forgiveness by 16 points; everything else is within 16 points. At $199 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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