11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: CRBN TruFoam Genesis X scores 88 against 76 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 — a 12-point gap. They are effectively level on power, control, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $50 cheaper at $220.

• Softness

  CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 12 points (88 vs 76).

Which one should you buy?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs CRBN TruFoam Genesis X FAQ

Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 87), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads by 12 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

CRBN TruFoam Genesis X, at 119 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 TruFoam Genesis X?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 91 for CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. 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 TruFoam Genesis X at 88 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?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on CRBN TruFoam Genesis X. In practice a 2-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 6.7. 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 TruFoam Genesis X: 16 mm Full TruFoam 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 119) is what you feel mid-rally.

Is it worth upgrading from the CRBN TruFoam Genesis X to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?

Only if you need what it actually adds. CRBN TruFoam Genesis X leads on softness by 12 points; everything else is within 3 points. At $220 vs $270, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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