11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power
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
- 85Control84
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability88
- 72Maneuverability70
- 90Pop88
- 82Touch78
- 86Consistency86
- 80Swing weight80
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle56
- 90Plow through88
- 76Softness74
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power 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 | CRBN 1X TruFoam Power |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | TruFoam single-piece core |
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 TruFoam Power verdict
CRBN put its foam core in the widebody 1X shape. Twist weight 88 and sweet spot 90 make it the most stable power paddle in the database on off-center contact.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is power: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power — a 4-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, maneuverability, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $230) that it should not break the tie.
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Touch
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (82 vs 78).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (60 vs 56).
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 87.8 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power.
- Forgiveness
- Control
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 — power 94 vs 90, touch 82 vs 78, spin 92 vs 90. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Power
- Touch
- Spin
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — power 94 vs 90, touch 82 vs 78, spin 92 vs 90. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Touch
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.7 vs 80.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, widebody on the 1X TruFoam Power.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want power (+4), touch (+4), launch angle (+4). 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 TruFoam Power
Take CRBN 1X TruFoam Power if you prefer a widebody face and a 5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN 1X TruFoam Power FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — power — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, at 117 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 TruFoam Power?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 90 for CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. 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 84. 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 T700 carbon face on CRBN 1X TruFoam Power. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 1X TruFoam Power, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.8. 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 $10 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 1X TruFoam Power: 16 mm TruFoam single-piece core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 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 117) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 1X TruFoam Power to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on power by 4 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $220 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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