11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Electrum Model E Max V3
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
- 94Power82
- 85Control88
- 92Spin86
- 89Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability86
- 72Maneuverability72
- 90Pop74
- 82Touch86
- 86Consistency88
- 80Swing weight78
- 88Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle50
- 90Plow through82
- 76Softness78
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Electrum Model E Max V3 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 | Electrum Model E Max V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $200 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 84.7 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.9 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw Toray T700 carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter |
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.
Electrum Model E Max V3 verdict
The Max is the widest-body Electrum yet, and the numbers show it: sweet spot 88 and twist weight 84 are both top-quartile. It is a forgiving elongated paddle, which is not a common combination.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is pop: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 90 against 74 for Electrum Model E Max V3 — a 16-point gap. They are effectively level on control, forgiveness, sweet spot, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Electrum Model E Max V3 is $20 cheaper at $200.
Pop
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (90 vs 74).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 12 points (94 vs 82).
Launch angle
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 10 points (60 vs 50).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).
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 86.6 on the weighted index). Take Electrum Model E Max V3 and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 83.6 on the weighted index). Take Electrum Model E Max V3 and keep the $20.
- Power
- Spin
- Forgiveness
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 82, plow through 90 vs 82, spin 92 vs 86. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Power
- Plow through
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (81.7 vs 81.3 on the weighted index). Take Electrum Model E Max V3 and keep the $20.
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want pop (+16), power (+12), launch angle (+10). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Electrum Model E Max V3
Take Electrum Model E Max V3 if you want touch (+4). Its swing weight of 118 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Electrum Model E Max V3 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Electrum Model E Max V3 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Electrum Model E Max V3?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 84.7), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — pop — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, at 118 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 Electrum Model E Max V3?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 82 for Electrum Model E Max V3. 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 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 86 for the Raw Toray T700 carbon face on Electrum Model E Max V3. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Electrum Model E Max V3, with 6.9 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?
- Electrum Model E Max V3 costs $200, $20 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. Electrum Model E Max V3: 16 mm Polypropylene honeycomb with foam perimeter core with a Raw Toray 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Electrum Model E Max V3 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on pop by 16 points; everything else is within 12 points. At $220 vs $200, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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