11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
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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Heavy hybrid pop against elongated reach and spin.
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: which should you choose?
Both are 16 mm paddles built to hit hard, both swing heavy, and they score within a point of each other (87.3 against 86.3). The split is shape. The 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a 16.4-inch hybrid with a full foam core, and it is the bigger hitter: power 94, pop 90 and plow-through 90 are the three highest output ratings on this page, at 120 swing weight against the RPM's 117. The RPM Friction Pro Elongated V2 is a 16.5-inch elongated paddle with a tri-density core and an EVA foam ring, and it answers with reach and bite: 94 spin against 92, and a slightly quicker 117 swing weight. Forgiveness favours the Ultré Power 2 (89 against 84, with a 90 sweet spot against 86); handling favours neither, since 72 manoeuvrability is identical on the RPM and near-identical on the 11SIX24.
- Choose the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want maximum pace from a hybrid face with a large sweet spot (power 94, pop 90, forgiveness 89).
- Choose the RPM Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you want elongated reach and the higher spin rating (spin 94, 16.5-inch face).
Who should buy which?
Buy the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you are…
- The power player who mishits toward the edges — 90 sweet spot and 89 forgiveness are the most generous numbers on this page.
- The doubles player who finishes with the overhead and the speed-up: 90 pop and 90 plow-through both lead here.
- The player who wants a hybrid face rather than elongated, and can handle the 120 swing weight — the heavier-swinging of the two.
Buy the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 if you are…
- The singles player who needs the extra reach at the sideline from a 16.5-inch elongated face.
- The topspin specialist: 94 spin from the CarbonBite raw carbon face with an axial carbon layup is the higher rating in this matchup.
- The player who wants a heavy drive paddle that still swings marginally faster — 117 against 120 swing weight, with the same 72 manoeuvrability.
Price and value
These two sit close on our reference data, with the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 the cheaper record and the higher overall score, 87.3 against 86.3. Reference prices can vary by retailer and neither has a verified direct price on file. Because the scores and prices are this close, value does not decide it: shape does. Buy the elongated RPM only if you want the reach, because you are not paying for a better paddle, you are paying for a different one.
Quick answer
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 wins this matchup for most players: it takes forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2, which costs $249.99.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Spin
Too close to call
94 vs 92
Control
Too close to call
86 vs 85
Forgiveness
89 vs 84
Hand speed
RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2
117 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $249.99 at IQ 86.3
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
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
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $249.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 86.3 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 117 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.5 |
| 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 | 4.125 |
| Surface | Raw carbon | CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup |
| Core material | Full foam core | Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring |
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
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, 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 $29.99000000000001 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 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 a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 84, sweet spot 90 vs 86, twist weight 88 vs 86. 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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 85 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $29.99000000000001.
- Forgiveness
- Power
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 86.8 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $29.99000000000001.
- Power
- Plow through
Arm-sensitive players
Anyone managing tennis elbow or shoulder load
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is a narrow pick at this level — forgiveness 89 vs 84, softness 76 vs 74, twist weight 88 vs 86. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Forgiveness
- Softness
- Twist weight
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 an elongated face and a 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring core — 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 has more power, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the RPM Friction Pro Elongated V2?
- The 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2. It rates 94 power, 90 pop and 90 plow-through, against 92, 88 and 88 for the RPM — a consistent but narrow edge, from a 120 swing weight and a full foam core.
- Which is better for spin?
- The RPM Friction Pro Elongated V2, at 94 against 92. Its CarbonBite raw carbon face with an axial carbon layup is the higher-biting surface in our data.
- Are either of these too heavy for hands battles?
- Both swing heavy. At 120 and 117 kg·cm² these are the two heaviest-swinging paddles in this matchup, and both rate 72 manoeuvrability. Neither is a fast-hands paddle — that is the trade for the plow-through.
- Which is more forgiving on off-centre hits?
- The 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2: 90 sweet spot, 89 forgiveness and 6.8 twist weight, against the RPM's 86, 84 and 6.5.
- Which suits a two-handed backhand better?
- Handle length is identical at 5.5 inches, so the deciding factor is face shape: the RPM's elongated 16.5-inch face gives more leverage on a two-handed backhand, while the Ultré Power 2's hybrid face is easier to bring back for the next ball.
- 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 scores 94 for power against 92 for RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2. 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?
- 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 the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 84). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.5 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, $29.99000000000001 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2: 16 mm Tri-Density honeycomb core with EVA foam ring core with a CarbonBite raw carbon with Axial Carbon Layup face.
- 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. RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Friction Pro Elongated V2 at 7.9 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 $249.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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