11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Ronbus Tenon

The verdict

Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is softness: Ronbus Tenon scores 85 against 76 for 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 — a 9-point gap. They are effectively level on spin, twist weight, forgiveness, so those traits should not decide the purchase. Ronbus Tenon is $40 cheaper at $180.

• Softness

  Ronbus Tenon leads by 9 points (85 vs 76).

• Swing weight

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (80 vs 72).

• Plow through

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (90 vs 82).

• Pop

  11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 7 points (90 vs 83).

Which one should you buy?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Ronbus Tenon FAQ

Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Ronbus Tenon?

Ronbus Tenon carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.8 vs 87.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — softness — Ronbus Tenon leads by 9 points.

Which one is faster at the kitchen line?

Ronbus Tenon, 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 Ronbus Tenon?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 88 for Ronbus Tenon. 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?

Ronbus Tenon at 91 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?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 for spin off its Raw carbon face, against 90 for the Raw T700 carbon face on Ronbus Tenon. 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 6.8 twist weight against 6.7. 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?

Ronbus Tenon costs $180, $40 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 core with a Raw carbon face. Ronbus Tenon: 16 mm Foam-perimeter thermoformed polymer core with a Raw T700 carbon face.

Which is better for a two-handed backhand?

11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, 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 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 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?

Ronbus Tenon at 8 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 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 to the Ronbus Tenon?

Only if you need what it actually adds. Ronbus Tenon leads on softness by 9 points; everything else is within 8 points. At $220 vs $180, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.

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