11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
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 control, forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, which costs $280.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 94
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
85 vs 80
Forgiveness
89 vs 76
Hand speed
111 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $280 at IQ 81.9
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power94
- 85Control80
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness76
- 90Sweet spot78
- 88Stability82
- 72Maneuverability84
- 90Pop94
- 82Touch74
- 86Consistency80
- 80Swing weight70
- 88Twist weight76
- 60Launch angle60
- 90Plow through82
- 76Softness56
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 81.9 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 14 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 111 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.7 |
| Shape | hybrid | hybrid |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Handle length(in) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Grip circumference(in) | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | Raw carbon friction surface |
| Core material | Full foam core | Propulsion core with foam walls |
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.
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 verdict
The 14 mm Pro V trades the 16 mm model's dwell time for the highest pop score in the Perseus line. It is a speed-up paddle for players who already have hands.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 76 against 56 for JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 — a 20-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, power, launch angle, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 20 points (76 vs 56).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 13 points (89 vs 76).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 12 points (90 vs 78).
Maneuverability
JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 leads by 12 points (84 vs 72).
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 — forgiveness 89 vs 76, sweet spot 90 vs 78, twist weight 88 vs 76. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Twist weight
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 76, touch 82 vs 74, control 85 vs 80. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Touch
- Control
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — plow through 90 vs 82, touch 82 vs 74, control 85 vs 80. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Plow through
- Touch
- Control
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 — softness 76 vs 56, forgiveness 89 vs 76, twist weight 88 vs 76. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
- Twist weight
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want softness (+20), forgiveness (+13), sweet spot (+12). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14
Take JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 if you want maneuverability (+12), pop (+4). Its swing weight of 111 kg·cm² and 14 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 81.9), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 20 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14, at 111 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 JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14?
- Too close to call — neither has an advantage here. Both score 94 for power.
- Which one gives more control and touch?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at 85 versus 80. 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 90 for the Raw carbon friction surface on JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14. 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 76). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.7 is what drives it — higher twist weight means the face rotates less when you miss the middle.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 costs $220, $60 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14: 14 mm Propulsion core with foam walls core with a Raw carbon friction surface.
- 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. JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 at 8.1 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (111 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the JOOLA Perseus Pro V 14 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on softness by 20 points; everything else is within 13 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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