11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
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
- 85Control86
- 92Spin94
- 89Forgiveness84
- 90Sweet spot86
- 88Stability88
- 72Maneuverability72
- 90Pop88
- 82Touch82
- 86Consistency86
- 80Swing weight80
- 88Twist weight86
- 60Launch angle60
- 90Plow through88
- 76Softness74
Specs
| $220 | Price | $250 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 mm | Core | 16 mm |
| 8.3 oz | Weight | 8 oz |
| 120 | Swing weight | 117 |
| 6.8 | Twist weight | 6.5 |
| hybrid | Shape | elongated |
| Raw carbon | Surface | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| 5.5 in | Handle | 5.5 in |
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.
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 verdict
The James Ignatowich signature build is an unapologetic attack paddle: 16.5 in of reach, a grippy CarbonBite face and a tri-density core that launches drives without giving up the sweet spot the first V2 lacked.
The verdict
Measured on the same 15-trait test, the clearest separation is forgiveness: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 89 against 84 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 — a 5-point gap. They are effectively level on power, spin, pop, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $30 cheaper at $220.
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 5 points (89 vs 84).
Sweet spot
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (90 vs 86).
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want forgiveness (+5), sweet spot (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
Take RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you prefer a elongated face and a 5.5 in handle — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 86.3), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — forgiveness — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 5 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, at 117 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 RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 measures 94 on power against 92 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2. 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 86 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 scores 94 for spin off its CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face, against 92 for the Raw carbon face on 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. 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 6.5. 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 costs $220, $30 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup 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?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (117 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on forgiveness by 5 points; everything else is within 4 points. At $220 vs $250, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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