11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J6CR
Two 16mm full-foam power paddles: 11SIX24's raw-carbon hybrid with a heavier, more stable build against Honolulu's quicker carbon-and-fiberglass elongated J6CR with a 6-inch handle, compared on power, spin, stability, hand speed and current value. 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
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes power, spin, control and forgiveness on Paddle DNA against the Honolulu J6CR, which costs $195.
Power
94 vs 90
Spin
92 vs 70
Control
85 vs 81
Forgiveness
89 vs 81
Hand speed
110 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$195 at IQ 77.9 vs $220 at IQ 87.3
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
Watch: 11SIX24 Ultre Power 2 vs Honolulu J6CR
See how the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and the standard Honolulu J6CR compare in power, pop, spin, control, stability, hand speed, handle length and value.
Quick takeaway: Both are 16mm full-foam power paddles. The Ultré Power 2 is listed at 8.3 oz with a 120 swing weight and 6.8 twist weight and scores higher on spin (92 vs 70) and stability (88 vs 72) in our Paddle DNA. The standard J6CR is quicker at 110 swing weight, adds a 6-inch handle and costs less at current tracked prices. The spin figures refer to the standard J6CR, not the Blue Grit or other alternate-surface versions. Prices shown are current tracked figures and can change.
Continue below for the complete Paddle DNA and specification comparison.Related comparison: Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk Boomstik — is the premium worth it? →
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power90
- 85Control81
- 92Spin70
- 89Forgiveness81
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability72
- 72Maneuverability80
- 90Pop81
- 82Touch84
- 86Consistency78
- 80Swing weight66
- 88Twist weight59
- 60Launch angle56
- 90Plow through75
- 76Softness80
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J6CR 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 J6CR |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 | $195 — better |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 77.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 110 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 5.9 |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.48 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.52 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 6 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass |
| Core material | Full foam core | Multi density foam |
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 J6CR verdict
Honolulu's multi-density all-foam core paired with a carbon and fiberglass face — the fiberglass adds free pop that the all-carbon J2CR does not give you.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 88 against 59 for Honolulu J6CR — a 29-point gap. They are effectively level on touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Honolulu J6CR is $25 cheaper at $195.
Twist weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 29 points (88 vs 59).
Spin
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 22 points (92 vs 70).
Stability
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 16 points (88 vs 72).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 15 points (90 vs 75).
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 the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 59, stability 88 vs 72, sweet spot 90 vs 80. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Stability
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 92 vs 70, forgiveness 89 vs 81, control 85 vs 81. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Forgiveness
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the clearer pick at this level — spin 92 vs 70, plow through 90 vs 75, power 94 vs 90. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Plow through
- Power
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is the clearer pick at this level — twist weight 88 vs 59, forgiveness 89 vs 81. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want twist weight (+29), spin (+22), stability (+16). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Honolulu J6CR
Take Honolulu J6CR if you want maneuverability (+8), softness (+4). Its swing weight of 110 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the Honolulu J6CR review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
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11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Honolulu J6CR FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Honolulu J6CR?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 77.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 29 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 110 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 J6CR?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 90 for Honolulu J6CR. 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at 85 versus 81. 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 70 for the Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face on Honolulu J6CR. In practice a 22-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 81). Its 6.8 twist weight against 5.9 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- Honolulu J6CR costs $195, $25 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 with a Raw carbon face. Honolulu J6CR: 16 mm Multi density foam core with a Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Honolulu J6CR, at 6 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 J6CR 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. Honolulu J6CR rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- Honolulu J6CR at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (110 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Honolulu J6CR to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on twist weight by 29 points; everything else is within 22 points. At $220 vs $195, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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