11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
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 forgiveness and value on Paddle DNA against the RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm, which costs $249.99.
Power
Too close to call
94 vs 93
Spin
Too close to call
92 vs 90
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Forgiveness
89 vs 85
Hand speed
RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm
114 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $249.99 at IQ 85.1
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
Estimated scores: the RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm Paddle DNA is our estimate from published specs, not a sourced profile.
- 94Power93
- 85Control84
- 92Spin90
- 89Forgiveness85
- 90Sweet spot87
- 88Stability84
- 72Maneuverability76
- 90Pop91
- 82Touch80
- 86Consistency85
- 80Swing weight76
- 88Twist weight80
- 60Launch angle62
- 90Plow through85
- 76Softness70
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm 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 Q2 Elongated 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $249.99 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85.1 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 114 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 — better | 6.1 |
| 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 | Carbon fiber surface |
| Core material | Full foam core | Gen 4 full-foam core |
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 Q2 Elongated 16mm verdict
RPM's Gen 4 full-foam Q2 trades the Friction Pro's honeycomb feel for a firmer, more powerful response. The published 114 swing weight is lighter than most elongated power paddles, while the 6.1 twist weight is on the low side for the shape.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is twist weight: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 88 against 80 for RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm — an 8-point gap. They are effectively level on sweet spot, spin, touch, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $29.99000000000001 cheaper at $220.
Twist weight
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points (88 vs 80).
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Plow through
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 5 points (90 vs 85).
Forgiveness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (89 vs 85).
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 — twist weight 88 vs 80, forgiveness 89 vs 85, sweet spot 90 vs 87. Twist weight 6.8 keeps the face steadier on off-centre contact.
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
- Sweet spot
Intermediate
3.0–3.9 — playing organised rec and early tournaments
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (85.3 vs 84.5 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $29.99000000000001.
- Forgiveness
- Spin
- Touch
Advanced / tournament
4.0+ — repeatable swing, fast hands battles
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (87 vs 85.6 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $29.99000000000001.
- Plow through
- Spin
- Touch
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 70, twist weight 88 vs 80, forgiveness 89 vs 85. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Twist weight
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want twist weight (+8), softness (+6), plow through (+5). 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 Q2 Elongated 16mm
Take RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm if you want maneuverability (+4). Its swing weight of 114 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm review →Where to Buy
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
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11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85.1), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — twist weight — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 8 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm, at 114 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 Q2 Elongated 16mm?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 93 for RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm. 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?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 at 85 versus 84. 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 Carbon fiber surface on RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm. 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 85). Its 6.8 twist weight against 6.1 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 Q2 Elongated 16mm: 16 mm Gen 4 full-foam core with a Carbon fiber 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. RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable before that.
- Which is lighter in the hand?
- RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm at 7.8 oz against 8.3 oz. Static weight matters for arm fatigue and elbow comfort; swing weight (114 vs 120) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the RPM Pickleball Q2 Elongated 16mm to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on twist weight by 8 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $249.99, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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