11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
Too close to call
93 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Forgiveness
89 vs 78
Hand speed
Too close to call
120 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $280 at IQ 83.4
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
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
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 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 TruFoam Genesis 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 83.4 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.1 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | TruFoam full-foam 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 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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 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, twist weight 88 vs 74. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
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, maneuverability 72 vs 66, control 85 vs 84. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Maneuverability
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 87 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $60.
- Maneuverability
- Power
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.7 vs 82.7 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $60.
- Softness
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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both swing at 120 kg·cm², and 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 scores 94 for power against 93 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1. 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?
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 78). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.1 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- 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 with a Raw carbon face. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1: 14 mm TruFoam full-foam 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. CRBN TruFoam Genesis 1 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 is identical at 120 kg·cm², so they will feel the same 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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