11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
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 power, spin and value on Paddle DNA against the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, which costs $280.
Power
94 vs 90
Spin
92 vs 86
Control
Too close to call
85 vs 84
Forgiveness
Too close to call
89 vs 86
Hand speed
Too close to call
118 vs 120 kg·cm² swing weight
Value
$220 at IQ 87.3 vs $280 at IQ 85.2
Overall pick: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 · $220 · IQ 87.3
Paddle DNA head-to-head
- 94Power90
- 85Control84
- 92Spin86
- 89Forgiveness86
- 90Sweet spot88
- 88Stability90
- 72Maneuverability72
- 90Pop86
- 82Touch78
- 86Consistency84
- 80Swing weight80
- 88Twist weight88
- 60Launch angle58
- 90Plow through90
- 76Softness70
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 specs
Every spec side by side. Highlighted values are the better of the two where one is objectively better.
| Spec | 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 | Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Street price(USD) | $220 — better | $280 |
| IQ score(/ 100) | 87.3 — better | 85.2 |
| Weight(oz) | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Core thickness(mm) | 16 | 16 |
| Swing weight(kg·cm²)Lower swings faster | 120 | 118 |
| Twist weight(kg·cm²)Higher is more stable | 6.8 | 7 — better |
| Shape | hybrid | elongated |
| Face length(in) | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Face width(in) | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| 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 | Foam-injected polymer |
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.
Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 verdict
A Labs release built for plow-through. Twist weight 88 and stability 90 are among the highest pairings in the database — it simply does not twist on off-center hits.
The verdict
Scored on the same 15-trait Paddle DNA model, the clearest separation is spin: 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 92 against 86 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 — a 6-point gap. They are effectively level on forgiveness, sweet spot, stability, so those traits should not decide the purchase. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 is $60 cheaper at $220.
Spin
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (92 vs 86).
Softness
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points (76 vs 70).
Power
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 4 points (94 vs 90).
Pop
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
Too close to call on the traits that matter here (88.2 vs 86.9 on the weighted index). Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 and keep the $60.
- 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 — spin 92 vs 86, power 94 vs 90, touch 82 vs 78. At 120 kg·cm² swing weight it stays quick enough for hands battles.
- Spin
- Power
- 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 — spin 92 vs 86, power 94 vs 90, touch 82 vs 78. Swing weight 120 kg·cm² is what carries that through contact.
- Spin
- Power
- Touch
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 — softness 76 vs 70, forgiveness 89 vs 86. Its 16 mm Full foam core at 8.3 oz is the softer, lower-shock build of the two.
- Softness
- Forgiveness
Which one should you buy?
11SIX24 Ultré Power 2
Take 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 if you want spin (+6), softness (+6), power (+4). Its swing weight of 120 kg·cm² and 16 mm core are what produce that profile.
Read the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 review →Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16
Take Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 if you prefer an elongated face and a 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core — it gives up nothing measurable to 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2.
Read the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 review →11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 vs Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 FAQ
- Which is better, the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 or the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 carries the higher overall Paddle IQ score (87.3 vs 85.2), but IQ is a weighted average. On the trait that separates them most — spin — 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads by 6 points.
- Which one is faster at the kitchen line?
- Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16, at 118 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 Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 scores 94 for power against 90 for Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. 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 86 for the Raw carbon fiber face on Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16. In practice a 6-point gap is noticeable on third-shot drives.
- Which is more forgiving on off-center hits?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2, with the higher forgiveness score (89 vs 86). Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 actually carries the higher twist weight (7 vs 6.8), but 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 makes it back on sweet spot (90) and overall face stability.
- Is the price difference worth it?
- 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 costs $220, $60 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. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16: 16 mm Foam-injected polymer core with a Raw carbon fiber 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. Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 rewards a repeatable swing and can feel less stable 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 118) is what you feel mid-rally.
- Is it worth upgrading from the Selkirk Labs 008 Project 16 to the 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2?
- Only if you need what it actually adds. 11SIX24 Ultré Power 2 leads on spin by 6 points; everything else is within 6 points. At $220 vs $280, the money is better spent elsewhere unless that one trait is your weak spot.
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