11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
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
- 85Control83
- 92Spin86
- 89Forgiveness78
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability87
- 72Maneuverability70
- 90Pop89
- 82Touch80
- 86Consistency84
- 80Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight84
- 60Launch angle60
- 90Plow through91
- 76Softness68
Specs
| $220 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 14 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8.4 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 123 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.3 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon | Surface | Textured carbon |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 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.
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated verdict
Gearbox's solid-span construction with a genuine power tune. It feels unlike any honeycomb paddle — firmer, more direct — and rewards players who already hit clean.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 89 against 78 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated — a 11-point gap. They are effectively level on control, maneuverability, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $30 cheaper at $220.
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).
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (76 vs 68).
Spin
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Which one should you buy?
Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated
Take Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+10), softness (+8). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated vs 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 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 — forgiveness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 11 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, at 120 kg·cm² swing weight against 123 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. Lower swing weight is the single best predictor of hand speed in fast exchanges.
- Which paddle has more power, the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 93 for Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. 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 83. 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 Textured carbon face on Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.3. 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, $30 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?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated: 14 mm Solid-span carbon (no honeycomb) core with a Textured carbon face. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated, 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 Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated 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 123) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Gearbox GX2 Power Elongated to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on forgiveness by 11 points; everything else is within 10 points. At $250 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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