11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J2CR
Both paddles are scored using the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model. Honolulu J2CR takes the higher overall IQ score, but the right pick depends on which traits you value.
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Quick answer
Honolulu J2CR wins this matchup for most players: it takes control and hand speed 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
93 vs 92
Control
89 vs 85
Forgiveness
Too close to call
90 vs 89
Hand speed
112 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
Too close to call
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $230 at IQ 88.7
Overall pick: Honolulu J2CR · $230 · IQ 88.7
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power92
- 85Control89
- 92Spin93
- 89Forgiveness90
- 90Sweet spot90
- 88Stability89
- 72Maneuverability78
- 90Pop87
- 82Touch86
- 86Consistency89
- 80Swing weight74
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle56
- 90Plow through86
- 76Softness82
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J2CR specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | Honolulu J2CR |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 | 88.7 — better |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 112 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.3 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Blue Grit textured carbon |
| Core material | Full foam core | Full foam core |
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.
Honolulu J2CR verdict
The foam paddle with no obvious hole. Elite power and forgiveness in a hybrid shape that still moves at the kitchen, on a Blue Grit face that holds its spin numbers far longer than most textured surfaces.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 ($220 vs $230) 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 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 89.3 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Ultré Power 2, 8 oz on the J2CR.
- Consistency
- Control
- Forgiveness
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — maneuverability 78 vs 72, control 89 vs 85, touch 86 vs 82. At 112 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Maneuverability
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 88.1 on the weighted index). Pick on static weight — 8.3 oz on the Ultré Power 2, 8 oz on the J2CR.
- Maneuverability
- Touch
- Control
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
Honolulu J2CR
Honolulu J2CR is a narrow pick at this level — softness 82 vs 76, forgiveness 90 vs 89. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want swing weight (+6), launch angle (+4), plow through (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Honolulu J2CR
Take Honolulu J2CR if you want maneuverability (+6), softness (+6), control (+4). Its swing weight of 112 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J2CR review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J2CR FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Honolulu J2CR?
- 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 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Honolulu J2CR?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 92 for Honolulu J2CR. 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?
- Honolulu J2CR at 89 versus 85.
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (90 vs 89). Twist weight is identical at 6.8, so the gap comes from sweet-spot size and face stability rather than resistance to twisting.
- 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core with a Raw carbon face. Honolulu J2CR: 16 mm Full foam core with a Blue Grit textured 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?
- 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 less stable 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 $220 vs $230, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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