11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN-2X Square
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Both land on the same overall IQ score (87.3), so the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
CRBN-2X Square wins this matchup for most players: it takes spin, control and hand speed on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, which costs $220.
Power
94 vs 80
Spin
96 vs 92
Control
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 89
Hand speed
117 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $229 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: CRBN-2X Square · $229 · IQ 87.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power80
- 85Control89
- 92Spin96
- 89Forgiveness89
- 90Sweet spot92
- 88Stability91
- 72Maneuverability71
- 90Pop74
- 82Touch86
- 86Consistency88
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight94
- 60Launch angle55
- 90Plow through78
- 76Softness80
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN-2X Square 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-2X Square |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $229 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 87.3 |
| 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 | 7.1 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | widebody |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 15.75 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 8 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 4.75 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon peel-ply |
| Core material | Full foam core | Polypropylene |
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 Square verdict
A spin specialist with unusually stable handling through fast exchanges at the kitchen. The square face produces the highest twist weight in our database.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 90 against 74 for CRBN-2X Square — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on stability, sweet spot, consistency, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($220 vs $229) that it should not break the tie.
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points (94 vs 80).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Twist weight
CRBN-2X Square leads by 6 points (94 vs 88).
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
CRBN-2X Square
CRBN-2X Square is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 94 vs 88, sweet spot 92 vs 90, stability 91 vs 88. Twist weight 7.1 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 85.4 on the weighted index). Pick on shape — hybrid on the Ultré Power 2, widebody on the CRBN-2X Square.
- Control
- Spin
- Touch
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 80, plow through 90 vs 78, maneuverability 72 vs 71. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Maneuverability
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
CRBN-2X Square
CRBN-2X Square is a narrow pick at this level — softness 80 vs 76, twist weight 94 vs 88. Its 16 mm Polypropylene core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want pop (+16), power (+14), plow through (+12). 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 Square
Take CRBN-2X Square if you want twist weight (+6), control (+4), spin (+4). Its swing weight of 117 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN-2X Square review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN-2X Square FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN-2X Square?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both carry the same overall Paddle IQ score (87.3). The split is trait by trait — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on pop by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN-2X Square, 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-2X Square?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 80 for CRBN-2X Square. 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-2X Square 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-2X Square scores 96 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face, against 92 for the Raw carbon face on 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. In practice a 4-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 89 on forgiveness despite twist weights of 6.8 and 7.1.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- They are within $9 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 with a Raw carbon face. CRBN-2X Square: 16 mm Polypropylene core with a Raw T700 carbon peel-ply face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 5.5 in of handle against 4.75 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. CRBN-2X Square 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 117) and that is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth switching between the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and the CRBN-2X Square?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 14 points. At $220 vs $229, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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