11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
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
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm wins this matchup for most players: it takes hand speed and value on Paddle DNA against the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, which costs $220.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Hand speed
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
112 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
$169 at IQ 85.9 vs $220 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm · $169 · IQ 85.9
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 94Power92
- 85Control85
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability84
- 72Maneuverability80
- 90Pop90
- 82Touch83
- 86Consistency85
- 80Swing weight72
- 88Twist weight82
- 60Launch angle60
- 90Plow through83
- 76Softness78
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $169 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.4 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.375 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.625 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | T700 raw carbon fiber face |
| Core material | Full foam core | Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA 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.
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm verdict
Friday's Gen 4 full-foam Aura Pro in the hybrid shape pairs a power-focused response with a quick published 112 swing weight. The published 6.4 twist weight is moderate, so it gives up some stability on paper to heavier all-court hybrids.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm scores 80 against 72 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, power, spin, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm is $51 cheaper at $169.
Maneuverability
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Swing weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).
Twist weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (88 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
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 82, forgiveness 89 vs 86, stability 88 vs 84. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Stability
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.8 vs 85.3 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $51.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (86.2 vs 87 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $51.
- Plow through
- Power
- Spin
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (80.9 vs 81.7 on the weighted index). Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm and keep the $51.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Take Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm if you want maneuverability (+8). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want swing weight (+8), plow through (+7), twist weight (+6). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm
Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm vs 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm, at 112 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 Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 92 for Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm. 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?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 85 for control.
- Which paddle spins the ball more?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 90 for the T700 raw carbon fiber face on Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm. 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 86). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.4 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm costs $169, $51 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?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm: 16 mm Gen 4 full-foam EPP core with EVA foam perimeter core with a T700 raw carbon fiber face. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both run a 5.5 in handle, long enough that neither forces you to choke the bottom hand onto the face bevel.
- 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. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm at 7.9 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (112 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. Friday Pickleball Aura Pro Hybrid 16mm leads on maneuverability by 8 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $169 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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