11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN 2X 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
- 85Control84
- 92Spin93
- 89Forgiveness78
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability87
- 72Maneuverability70
- 90Pop88
- 82Touch80
- 86Consistency82
- 80Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle58
- 90Plow through90
- 76Softness62
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN 2X Power Series 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 2X Power Series |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $220 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 84 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.25 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon fiber |
| Core material | Full foam core | Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges |
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 2X Power Series verdict
CRBN's hybrid power build. The foam-filled perimeter pushes twist weight near the top of the field, so you get put-away power without the face twisting on off-center drives.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 76 against 62 for CRBN 2X Power Series — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on maneuverability, pop, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points (76 vs 62).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 11 points (89 vs 78).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 10 points (90 vs 80).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
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 — forgiveness 89 vs 78, sweet spot 90 vs 80, consistency 86 vs 82. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 — forgiveness 89 vs 78, power 94 vs 90, maneuverability 72 vs 70. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Power
- Maneuverability
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 85.7 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, hybrid on the 2X Power Series.
- Power
- Touch
- Maneuverability
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 62, forgiveness 89 vs 78. Its 16 mm Full foam core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want softness (+14), forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+10). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →CRBN 2X Power Series
Take CRBN 2X Power Series if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.25 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the CRBN 2X Power Series review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN 2X Power Series FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN 2X Power Series?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 84), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, at 118 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 2X Power Series?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 90 for CRBN 2X 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 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?
- CRBN 2X Power Series scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon fiber face, against 92 for the Raw carbon face on 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. In practice a 1-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN 2X Power Series, with 6.9 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 $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 2X Power Series: 14 mm Thermoformed polypropylene, foam-filled edges core with a Raw T700 carbon fiber face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 5.25 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN 2X Power Series to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $220 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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