11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
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
- 85Control86
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness88
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability74
- 90Pop86
- 82Touch82
- 86Consistency86
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle56
- 90Plow through88
- 76Softness70
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $270 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 86.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 115 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Full TruFoam injected 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid verdict
The widest sweet spot we have measured in the TruFoam line. Twist weight 88 with sweet spot 90 means off-center contact barely changes the ball, which is why foam paddles keep winning tournaments.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 76 against 70 for CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, stability, maneuverability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $50 cheaper at $220.
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (80 vs 76).
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 88.3 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $50.
- Stability
- Control
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 84.9 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $50.
- Power
- Spin
- Forgiveness
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 85.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $50.
- Power
- Spin
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — softness 76 vs 70, forgiveness 89 vs 88. 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 (+6), power (+4), pop (+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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid
Take CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid if you prefer a hybrid face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 86.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, at 115 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 90 for CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. 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?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid at 86 versus 85. Its 14 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 CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid, with 7 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 costs $220, $50 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face. CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid: 14 mm Full TruFoam injected 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 5.5 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 115) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN CRBN-5 TruFoam Hybrid to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on softness by 6 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $220 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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