11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16
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
- 94Power92
- 85Control80
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness78
- 90Sweet spot80
- 88Stability88
- 72Maneuverability68
- 90Pop88
- 82Touch76
- 86Consistency80
- 80Swing weight82
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle56
- 90Plow through90
- 76Softness62
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 specs
Every measured spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $230 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 82.8 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 120 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7.2 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| 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 fiber |
| Core material | Full foam core | Thermoformed unibody with injected 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.
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 verdict
A full foam-wall unibody aimed squarely at the JOOLA and CRBN flagships. Twist weight 88 and plow-through 90 are flagship numbers; the 120 swing weight is the tax you pay for them.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 76 against 62 for Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 — a 14-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Price is close enough ($230 vs $220) that it should not break the tie.
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points (76 vs 62).
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).
Touch
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (82 vs 76).
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 78, sweet spot 90 vs 80, consistency 86 vs 80. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
- Consistency
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 78, control 85 vs 80, touch 82 vs 76. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Forgiveness
- Control
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — touch 82 vs 76, control 85 vs 80, maneuverability 72 vs 68. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Touch
- Control
- Maneuverability
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 62, forgiveness 89 vs 78. Its 16 mm Full foam core core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16
Take Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want softness (+14), forgiveness (+11), sweet spot (+10). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 vs 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 FAQ
- Which is better, the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 82.8), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 14 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16, at 120 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 Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 or the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 92 for Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16. 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 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 fiber face on Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16. In practice a 2-point gap is small enough that technique matters more.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16, with 7.2 twist weight against 6.8. 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?
- They are within $10 of each other, so price should not decide this matchup.
- Do they use the same core and face?
- Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16: 16 mm Thermoformed unibody with injected foam walls core with a Raw carbon fiber face. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 16 mm Full foam core core with a Raw carbon face.
- Which is better for a two-handed backhand?
- Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16, 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 Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 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 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Legacy Pickleball Pro XS 16 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on softness by 14 points; everything else is within 11 points. At $230 vs $220, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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