11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J2CR

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is maneuverability: Honolulu J2CR scores 78 against 72 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on pop, consistency, power, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.

• Maneuverability

  Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points (78 vs 72).

• Swing weight

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (80 vs 74).

• Softness

  Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).

• Control

  Honolulu J2CR leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).

Which one should you buy?

Honolulu J2CR vs 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 FAQ

Which is better, the Honolulu J2CR or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?

Honolulu J2CR carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (88.7 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — maneuverability — Honolulu J2CR leads by 6 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Honolulu J2CR, 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 Honolulu J2CR or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 92 for Honolulu J2CR. 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?

Honolulu J2CR at 89 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?

Honolulu J2CR scores 93 for spin off its Blue Grit textured 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?

Honolulu J2CR, with 6.8 twist weight against 6.8. Higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle, and Honolulu J2CR carries the higher forgiveness score (90) as a result.

Is the price difference worth it?

They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.

Do they use the same core and face?

Honolulu J2CR: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Blue Grit 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?

Honolulu J2CR, 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 Honolulu J2CR avoids.

Which one is better for beginners?

Honolulu J2CR is the safer first paddle here: forgiveness 90 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?

Honolulu J2CR at 8 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 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the Honolulu J2CR?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Honolulu J2CR leads on maneuverability by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $230 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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