11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
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
- 94Power93
- 85Control84
- 92Spin93
- 89Forgiveness78
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability84
- 72Maneuverability66
- 90Pop82
- 82Touch84
- 86Consistency86
- 80Swing weight88
- 88Twist weight74
- 60Launch angle57
- 90Plow through93
- 76Softness88
Specs
| $220 | Price | $280 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 120 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.1 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Raw T700 carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.6 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 verdict
The elongated Genesis is the heaviest, most leveraged paddle in the TruFoam line. Full foam replaces the honeycomb core entirely, which is why it holds a plush, long-dwell feel at a 14 mm thickness that would normally play stiff.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is twist weight: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 88 against 74 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on launch angle, plow through, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points (88 vs 74).
Softness
CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 leads by 12 points (88 vs 76).
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).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want twist weight (+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 TruFoam Genesis 1
Take CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 if you want softness (+12), swing weight (+8). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 83.4), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 120 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. 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 TruFoam Genesis 1?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 93 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 scores 93 for spin off its Raw T700 carbon 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.1. 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, $60 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 TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam core core with a Raw T700 carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, at 5.6 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 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 8.4 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (120 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on twist weight by 14 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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